Mountains & hills · South East England
Freshwater Bay
Freshwater Bay — bay on the south coast of the Isle of Wight in England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Lymington Pier · 9.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Freshwater Bay is a named summit in South-East England. The site is within the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lymington Pier, about 9.9 km away. Postcode area PO40.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Freshwater Bay is a coastal area located in the parish of Freshwater, South-East England. It is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the Isle of Wight. The bay is known for its striking cliffs and natural scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6692, -1.5103
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Freshwater
- Postcode
- PO40 9RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight West
- Nearest railway station
- Lymington Pier — 9.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24643559 (CC0)
- commons: Freshwater Bay - geograph.org.uk - 1023266.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Freshwater Bay?
- Freshwater Bay is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO40 9RA), in the parish of Freshwater.
- Is Freshwater Bay a protected site?
- Yes — Freshwater Bay is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Freshwater Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Freshwater Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Freshwater Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO40 9RA. It sits within the Isle of Wight West parliamentary constituency.