Beaches

This beach is accessed by a steep, winding path with dramatic cliff views. Once at the shore, it is shingle with a number of dispersed rocks.

This beach is accessed by a steep, winding path with dramatic cliff views. Once at the shore, it is shingle with a number of dispersed rocks.

A small secluded cove located just east of St Catherine's Lighthouse. The bay is popular with cold water swimmers as well as being a base for fishing boats and sailing dinghies.

Horseshoe Bay is a small bay below the village of Bonchurch. No beach, but it's a very pleasant walk along the revetment.

The most picturesque chocolate-box cove with a few pretty eateries and a smooth sandy beach.

A small but pretty bay in St Lawrence - a beautiful place to feel at one with nature.

No beach, but it's a lovely walk along the concrete revetment from Ventnor to Bonchurch, with the bonus that it's wheelchair and pushchair friendly.

Ventnor's main beach, with an array of eateries and shops, and dog friendly out of season.

A stunning but remote beach with shingle and rocks.

A lovely isolated bay with a sand & shingle beach, and an interesting history.

Monks Bay is a charming beach, situated below the village of Bonchurch. The bay is also a good site for local flora, and it has an attractive row of houses which look out to sea.

A secluded bay that's off the beaten track.