Small Hope Beach

Visit Small Hope Beach

Small Hope Beach is just north of Shanklin on the Isle of Wight. The sandy beach is backed by colourful beach huts below the cliffs. Popular with families during the holidays, with ice cream and sun loungers available for hire. You can swim safely here and there are plenty of facilities nearby.

Head up to the end of the beach and have a coffee and some lunch right on the seafront.

This is a great watersports location too. Sailing paddleboarding and windsurfing.

There is parking at the southern end of the beach.

This beach is …

  • Family friendly
  • safe for swimming
  • Great for watersports
  • Has beach huts

What to see and do

  • Have lunch at The Salix Beach Cafe
  • Great for long coastal walks

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Places to stay

  • Holiday apartments
  • Holiday cottage

Holiday accommodation near this beach

Have a great day out by the coast

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Getting There

Taking a trip to the beach. Get there by train or car.

LOCATION: Small Hope Beach, Shanklin PO37 6ES
NEAREST TRAIN : Shanklin Station
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