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![All abilities](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e25d04_fe5849dbc47245d8b5e4b88fd3cdf6dd~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_90,h_87,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/ON-Icon-Paddle_Board-filled.png)
All abilities
Swim in the sea at Alum Bay, a shingle and sand beach nestled below steep cliffs and with amazing views of the Needles - you don't get much more atmospheric than this! The beach can be accessed by steep steps or by a chairlift from the Needles Landmark Attraction in the high season.
![Swimming](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e25d04_b09c6b2f13c24ec4b7634cfa905690e1~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_45,h_45,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/Outdoor%20Nation%20favicon.png)
![Free entry](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e25d04_c70ac63b699049709a979a834568987e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_53,h_53,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/ON-Icon-Paddle_Board-filled.png)
No entry cost
![Suitable for dogs](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e25d04_e1e7403eee3e456fb814d3f0c0a4e316~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_54,h_52,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/ON-Icon-Paddle_Board-filled.png)
Suitable for dogs, but be mindful of the cliffs.
![Refreshments available on site.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e25d04_0fea543953a04c0fba025b74d8c5e512~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_54,h_52,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/ON-Icon-Paddle_Board-filled.png)
Cafe by the attractions
![Disabled Toilets available](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e25d04_21e2649e7a5e4ba0bbe4790aa03ba958~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_54,h_52,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/ON-Icon-Paddle_Board-filled.png)
Toilets on site, including accessible toilets
![Camping](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e25d04_a6482f6aa63045ee8179ed713226f9af~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_54,h_52,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/ON-Icon-Paddle_Board-filled.png)
Camping nearby, including at Stoats Farm.
![ON-Icon-Information.png](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e25d04_bf575c1111bd4695aed67b805ca4894e~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_53,h_53,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_3,enc_auto/ON-Icon-Information.png)
For more info check out the Isle of Wight website.
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