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Isle of Wight Beaches - Interactive Map & Dog Ban Locations
I spend a lot of time droning on about the amazing variety you'll find at the Isle of Wight's beaches. Most holiday resorts offer three or four beaches within a short drive (*cough cough Cornwall*), whereas the Isle of Wight offers more than 20. As a result, you can find a quiet spot on a lovely beach, even on the hottest day of the year.
Click on the markers to see photos and descriptions - or try the simple version for mobiles.
The maps also show the places where you can and can't take dogs during peak season. Some of the busiest parts of Sandown, Shanklin, Ryde and some other beaches have restrictions from May to September. However, it's worth noting that all of these beaches also have a dog friendly section within a short walk. For example, the long sandy beach between Sandown and Shanklin is dog friendly all year - as is the large section of beach in Ryde/Appley near to the Dell Café.
Beware of tides and currents when swimming - most beaches have information boards with lifesaving advice. Rules around dogs are also covered in our guide to dog friendly Isle of Wight holidays.
Also be aware of the appalling practice of pumping sewage into the sea. This goes on all over the UK thanks to years of... (Ed: perhaps we'll keep politics out of this...). You can see if Southern Water has pumped sewage into the sea on this page of its website. You may also want to see our blog called 'Are Isle of Wight beaches full of sewage? Is it safe to swim?.
If you are looking for advice on which is the best beach for toddlers, teenagers, swimmers, dogwalkers, surfers and other recommendations see our guide to 'which is the best Isle of Wight beach for...'
Yellow icons = busy beaches that appeal to families, generally easier to access.
Blue icons = quieter beaches, fewer facilities, generally trickier to access
Red areas = dog bans in place from May to September
Green areas = dog friendly all year round
Click on the markers to see photos and descriptions - or try the simple version for mobiles.
The maps also show the places where you can and can't take dogs during peak season. Some of the busiest parts of Sandown, Shanklin, Ryde and some other beaches have restrictions from May to September. However, it's worth noting that all of these beaches also have a dog friendly section within a short walk. For example, the long sandy beach between Sandown and Shanklin is dog friendly all year - as is the large section of beach in Ryde/Appley near to the Dell Café.
Beware of tides and currents when swimming - most beaches have information boards with lifesaving advice. Rules around dogs are also covered in our guide to dog friendly Isle of Wight holidays.
Also be aware of the appalling practice of pumping sewage into the sea. This goes on all over the UK thanks to years of... (Ed: perhaps we'll keep politics out of this...). You can see if Southern Water has pumped sewage into the sea on this page of its website. You may also want to see our blog called 'Are Isle of Wight beaches full of sewage? Is it safe to swim?.
If you are looking for advice on which is the best beach for toddlers, teenagers, swimmers, dogwalkers, surfers and other recommendations see our guide to 'which is the best Isle of Wight beach for...'
Yellow icons = busy beaches that appeal to families, generally easier to access.
Blue icons = quieter beaches, fewer facilities, generally trickier to access
Red areas = dog bans in place from May to September
Green areas = dog friendly all year round
View Isle of Wight Beaches by The Isle of Wight Guru in a larger map
The-Isle-of-Wight-Guru-Don't-Blame-Us-Disclaimer™ The information on this website is correct, as far as we know, but please do check opening times of beachside cafes and other attractions if you are planning a long journey - and please contact us if you find anything inaccurate.
