West Wittering - East Head Beach
Chichester, West Sussex
East Head is a sand dune spit, situated at the western end of West wittering on the entrance to Chichester Harbour. It is an Site of Special Scientific Interest) and a Ramsar site (a wetland site of international importance).
Beach Type
SandFacilities
ToiletsShops cafes etc
Can be found in West Wittering
Nature and Wildlife
East Head is a popular site for bird watchers especially during the winter months when the whole area is teeming with over-wintering migrants. The sand dunes and the salt marsh are rare habitats that are home to a wide range of specialised coastal flora aParking
5000 pay spaces are available. There are disabled spaces.Water Quality
Not TestedLifeguard
NoDogs
Dog restrictions apply.Location
Nearest town: ChichesterCounty: West Sussex
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7759, -0.910635
Postcode: PO20 8AU
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
From the A27 take the A286 south for four miles. From mini-roundabout follow the brown tourist signs to the beach.Public Transport
The number 52 bus runs past the beach at 10 minutes past and 20 minutes to the hour. The nearest train station is at Chichester.Nearest Railway Stations
Southbourne (Approx. 5 miles away)Bosham (Approx. 5 miles away)
Emsworth (Approx. 5 miles away)
Nutbourne (Approx. 5 miles away)
Warblington (Approx. 6 miles away)