Beaches in Shanklin, Isle Of Wight
The beach guide has 7 beaches listed in and around the town of Shanklin. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).
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Shanklin Beach (0.3 miles)
The coastal popular resort of Shanklin is located in the south-east corner of the island, at the southernmost tip of Sandown Bay. Golden sands are protected by a high sea wall with a traditional paved promenade creating the vision of a traditional English seaside. The pier was lost in a storm in 1987 and the…
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Luccombe Bay (1.2 miles)
Set on the east coast of the Isle of Wight Luccombe Bay is approximately halfway between Shanklin and Ventnor. Despite this, the main road between these two coastal towns runs some way inland and the only lane down to the bay is private. There is however a footpath that runs down to Luccombe Chine where…
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Welcome Beach (1.1 miles)
Welcome, also known as Lake Beach is a sandy beach on the eastern shore of the island, overlooking Sandown Bay. The beach is very popular for all sorts of water sports and there is a designated water sports zone. Sailing, canoeing and jet skiing are all popular here, and fishing equipment and pedalos are available…
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Monks Bay (2.2 miles)
The charming Monks Bay is set on the south coast of the Isle of Wight, just east of the village of Bonchurch. The name refers to the French monks from Lyra Abbey in Normandy who were believed to have landed here. The beach at Monks Bay is a mix of sand and shingle above the…
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Sandown Beach (2 miles)
Popular with families, surfers, and pretty much everyone else, sandy Sandown on the Isle of Wight is a traditional resort beach with a gentle slope to it. Think "buckets and spades", crazy golf, deckchair, sun lounger, and windbreak hire, souvenir shops, and a choice of cafes on the esplanade offering takeaway coffees, teas, ice creams,…
Ventnor Beach (3 miles)
Ventnor is a Victorian seaside resort built into the steep slopes and cliffs of St Boniface Down, the highest point on the Isle of Wight. Roads zig-zag down to the sea past terraces planted with sub-tropical plants, a feature of this very sunny micro-climate. The south-facing seafront is sheltered by cliffs and boasts a lovely…
Yaverland Beach (2.8 miles)
Located between Sandown and the cliffs of Culver Down, Yaverland is thought by many to be one of the best beaches on the Isle of Wight. The trick is to get here at low tide - at high tide there is only a relatively small section of sandy beach backed by sea-defences and an esplanade.…
Shanklin beaches map
Map featuring Shanklin beaches. Click on pins to view beach detailsAbout Shanklin
