Looking west from the sandy beach at Compton Bay on the Isle of Wight, with white cliffs, Tennyson Down and Afton Down, divided by Freshwater Bay, in the distance — Looking across the beach at Compton Bay | © National Trust Images/Joe Cornish

Coast and beaches on the Isle of Wight

The dramatic coastline of the Isle of Wight offers magnificent beaches and cliff-top walks with panoramic views and beautiful wildflowers.

Rocks, rock-pools and sea at Nodes Point off St Helens Duver

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Nodes Point at St Helens

Discover the wild woodland and beachside activities that will keep the whole family feeling happy on a visit to St Helens Duver, including the dog.

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Compton Bay

Discover one of the Isle of Wight’s favourite spots with plenty of space to explore, search for fossils, spot local wildlife, surf, cycle and ride your horse.

Winter sunshine over still waters in Sandown Bay seen from just above the beach at Yaverland

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The beach at Culver

Whether you're a cyclist, a stroller, a wildlife-spotter, a kite-flyer or a picnic person, there’s plenty to see and do at the eastern tip of the Isle of Wight.

The rocky shoreline, with grassy headland beyond and big white clouds in a blue sky, at Watershoot Bay, St Catherine's Down and Knowles Farm, Isle of Wight

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St Catherine's Down

With such a varied landscape in a relatively small area, St Catherine's Down and Knowles Farm is perfect to explore by foot, bicycle or with your four-legged friend.