Sand and shingle

Freshwater Bay

Medium sized beach. Situated on the quieter West side of the Island, this bay is in three sections of beach with at least one of them offering soft sand, whilst the remainder is mostly shingle. A curved esplanade joins all three areas, steep cliffs above some parts. A cafe', RNLI shop with refreshments and a Hotel Bar nearby - open now after a major refurbishment. Nice uphill coastal walk here to Tennison Monument - this is very popular. Quiet here, no amusements or gift shops to browse in etc. The village of Freshwater is just over a mile away from the bay.

Dimbola Museum and galleries is just a short stroll away from the seafront, home of victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cemeron. Freshwater Bay Other end of the beach showing a private residence and just about visible on the right Fort Redoubt, you will pass these if you walk up to The Tennyson Monument.