Official bathing water1 miCalshot
Calshot
Calshot Beach
Calshot, Calshot, New ForestSea pool on Southampton WaterSwimming permitted
Calshot is a shingle beach with a designated bathing water and a council-managed safe swimming area.
- Water
- Sea pool, Southampton Water
- Entry
- Beach access is free; car-park charges apply.
- Facilities
- Car park, café, toilets
- Dogs
- Dogs are welcome on the beach; check local restrictions on arrival.
- Managed by
- New Forest District Council
When you can swim
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Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
Calshot Beach is on Calshot Spit, near Calshot Castle, with a car park beside the beach.
50.8141, -1.3095
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Do not use power- or sail-driven craft in the buoyed safe swimming area.
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Questions about Calshot Beach
Does it cost anything to swim at Calshot Beach?
Beach access is free; car-park charges apply.
Are dogs allowed at Calshot Beach?
Dogs are welcome on the beach; check local restrictions on arrival.
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