Beach Guide
- Compton Bay
The Island's Beaches
When visiting the Isle of Wight, most visitors want to grab their towels and flip flops and head to one of our famous beaches, and there’s plenty of choice.
Isle of Wight beaches are regularly inspected and well-maintained to ensure they are clean and safe for visitors all year round, whether it is for sunbathing in the summer months or beach combing and fossil hunting in the colder weather, there is a beach for you.
Dogs Welcome
The Isle of Wight is dog-friendly, with your four-legged pal being allowed on all Island beaches between October and Easter. Some beaches are dog-friendly all year round. Check out Compton Bay, Colwell Bay and Freshwater Bay.
Searching for Fossils
Brook is best for fossil hunting. The winter months are perfect, as the rougher waters wash ashore hidden treasures. Walk in the footprints of Iguanodons here too.
Fishing
Whether you are a freshwater fisherman or sea angler, day or night, there are plenty of spots across the Island to cast your line into. Totland should be your first point of call.