Sandown Bay
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Sandown Bay
Sandown Bay on the Isle of Wight
Sandown Bay at dusk
Sandown Bay is a broad bay which stretches for much of the length of the Isle of Wight's southeastern coast. It extends ten kilometres from Culver Cliff in the northeast to just south of Shanklin in the southwest. The towns of Shanklin and Sandown are located on the bay's coast.
The seabed is a mixture of sand, shells and gravel. The beach is predominantly sand.
The bay is best viewed from Culver Down to the north. The Isle of Wight Coastal Path follows the whole bayline either along the cliff top to the south of Sandown or the concrete seawall north of Sandown.
Sandown bay is a concordant coastline and is eroded by destructive waves meaning it is a great example of longshore drift.
External links
- IOW Council information – Yaverland
- IOW Council information – Sandown
- IOW Council information – Shanklin
Coordinates: 50°38′N 1°08′W / 50.633°N 1.133°W
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