Gurnard

View map of beach Parking available Toilets available Isle of Wight Coastal Path Dog friendly Beach cleaned regularly Good water quality for swimming

Season: summer

Gurnard is a popular water sports beach and Gurnard Sailing Club is nearby.  Jet skiing, windsurfing and surfing are popular too.  The bathing water is clean and there are regular beach cleans.  The surface is sand and shingle.  Behind the beach, all manner of facilities are at hand, including a promenade, a restaurant and a cafe, plus an ice cream parlour.  There are fine views out to The Solent and the beach is well equipped for disabled visitors.

Summer visit photo gallery

 

By the sailing club with Andrew and Angela.

 

A view from behind the beach.