Colwell Bay, Protected bay in Isle of Wight, United Kingdom.
The sandy and shingle beach of Colwell Bay extends for two miles along the western coast of Isle of Wight, featuring clear waters and gentle slopes.
The bay received its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1959, marking its importance for geological research and maritime preservation.
Marine researchers and geology students frequently visit Colwell Bay to study its Eocene formations and document the diverse species in its waters.
Visitors can access three distinct chines within the bay area: Colwell Chine, Brambles Chine, and Linstone Chine, each offering different vantage points.
The northernmost point at Cliff's End stands as the closest location on Isle of Wight to mainland Britain, separated by just 1500 meters from Hurst Castle.
GPS coordinates: 50.68446,-1.54416
Latest update: March 6, 2025 17:36
Hurst Castle
2.5 km
Farringford House
1.7 km
Fort Albert
1.9 km
Hurst Point Lighthouse
2.7 km
Golden Hill Fort
1.7 km
Freshwater Redoubt
2.8 km
All Saints' Church, Freshwater
2.4 km
Dimbola Lodge
2.3 km
Hatherwood Battery
2.1 km
West Wight Sports Centre
1.4 km
Cliff End Battery
2 km
St. Agnes' Church, Freshwater
2.3 km
Warden Point Battery
525 m
Christ Church, Totland
923 m
Headon Warren and West High Down SSSI
2.4 km
Dimbola Museum And Galleries
2.4 km
Hurst Castle Low Lighthouses
2.6 km
Hurst Castle Garrison Theatre
2.5 km
Scenic viewpoint
2.5 km
Totland Bay War Memorial
881 m
Afton Manor
2.6 km
Briary Lodge
1.4 km
Tennyson's Beacon
2 km
Hurst Castle and lighthouse
2.6 km
Roman Catholic Church of Saviour, and the brick entrance walls
947 m
Alum Bay Beach
2.5 km
Milestone, West High Down, below Newport Road from Freshwater to Calbourne
2.4 km
Milestone, Freshwater
1.5 kmReviews
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