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Lee-on-Solent

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  • 7.4°C
  • 2025-01-21

The bathing water is a gently shelving resort beach adjacent to the shopping centre of Lee-on-the-Solent. More than 1 km of beach faces south-west, across the end of Southampton Water and the Solent and is sheltered from the wind by the Isle of Wight. The beach is predominantly shingle with some sand intermixed. A promenade sits above the beach, behind which is a grassed area with an urban backdrop.

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Lee-on-Solent Beach ⟼ 0 km away
Hillhead ⟼ 2 km away
The bathing water is a gently shelving beach which faces south-west, across the end of Southampton Water and the Solent and is sheltered from the wind by the Isle of Wight. The beach is predominantly shingle at high tide with large expanses of muddy sand and shells exposed at low water interspersed with wide lagoons. At the western end of the beach, the River Meon enters the sea at the Titchfield Haven Nature Reserve.
Hillhead Beach ⟼ 2.6 km away
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Stokes Bay ⟼ 4.5 km away
Stokes Bay ⟼ 4.6 km away
The bathing water is a gently shelving beach in Hampshire on the South coast. The beach faces south-west across the Solent and is sheltered from the wind by the Isle of Wight. The beach is predominantly shingle with some sand exposed at low tide. A promenade sits above the western side of the beach and behind is a large grassed area with the village of Alverstoke beyond.
Osborne Bay ⟼ 6.3 km away
The beach is an excellent destination for individuals resembling Queen Victoria. It boasts a beautiful scenery, however, it is only accessible by paying an admission fee to Osborne House. In addition, there is an ice cream hut and shuttle bus services available from the primary house. Although the beach can be enjoyed at low tide, it may not be suitable for a satisfying swim due to its shallow waters.
Solent Breezes Beach ⟼ 6.4 km away
Woodside Bay ⟼ 6.8 km away
This particular beach boasts a mixture of pebbles and sand, and is surrounded by a lush woodland. It is primarily frequented by visitors to the Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat and Woodside Coastal Retreat, although it is accessible by foot if one can locate a suitable area for parking along the road. The beach is renowned for offering breathtaking sunset views and is generally tranquil and serene. While suitable for wading, it may not be the ideal spot for swimming activities.
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