Photo of Lepe Beach with light pebble surface

Photo of Lepe Beach with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Lepe Beach with very clean level of cleanliness

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Photo of Lepe Beach - popular place among relax connoisseurs

Photo of Lepe Beach - good pet friendly spot for vacation

8.2

Very good

Lepe Beach

Q: Is there any food or beverages in the area of Lepe Beach?

The bar is located right on the Lepe Beach.There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Lookout is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Lepe Beach?

There are 274 places to stay in the Lepe Beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Lepe Beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=821832&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Woodvale</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1224176&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Villa Rothsay Hotel</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=706118&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ward Avenue B&B </a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=1196961&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Cliffhanger 18 Castle Road</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7430153&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Princes Esplanade</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7474298&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">28 Marsh Road</a></li></ul>

Exbury, United Kingdom

#61 out of 570 in England

8.2

Very good

Free entrance Amenities beach Easy access Light pebble Pebbles bottom Good for Sup surfing Kite or windsurfing

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Located within the settlement

Lepe • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Cafe The Lookout

8 - Very good 90m

Cafe Bluebird Café

7.8 - Very good 2.3km

Bar Langley Tavern

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Bar Garden Lounge

2.4km

Cafe Gurnard Press

9.6 - Exceptional 3.6km

Cafe Café Bar at Calshot Activities Centre

7.2 - Good 3.7km

Bar Portland Inn

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Bar The Globe

8.4 - Very good 3.9km

Bar The Union Inn

8.4 - Very good 3.9km

Park 4th/7th RDG D-Day Memorial

50m

Park Lepe Country Park

50m

Park Gull island

930m

Park North Solent National Nature Reserve

2.2km

Park Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

2.5km

Park Calshot Marshes

2.9km

Hiking Area Ashlett to Calshot Footpath

3.8km

Park Hook with Warsash Local Nature Reserve (South)

5.8km

Park Royal Victoria Country Park

8.5km

Tourist Attraction Rosetta Cottage

9.4 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Cowes Week

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Calshot Castle

8.8 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Northwood House & Park

8.8 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction St Mary the Virgin

9.4 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Wight Military and Heritage Museum

9.2 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction St Mildred's Church

9.2 - Excellent 6.9km

Museum National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

7km

Tourist Attraction Titchfield Haven Beach

9.2 - Excellent 7km

Historical Landmark Osborne

6.5km

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About

Lepe Beach is located on the English Channel and it is in the 2th place out of 9 beaches in the Hampshire region The beach is located in an urban area, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious coastline with crystal turquoise water and light pebble, so it is recommended to wear special shoes. The entrance to the water is very smooth. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers, pet owners etc. It is not crowded place during the season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Lepe Beach coast is free for all. This beach has the following amenities, beach restaurant, toilets. .

Please note, that this shore has a significant low tide.

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, sup-surfing. This beach is popular for windsurfing or kiteboarding.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.

4 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Calshot beach, which has a rating of 7.9.

Lepe Beach is located in Hampshire within Lepe, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

9.1 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Lepe • 0.8 km

Map of beach

Cafe The Lookout

8 - Very good 90m

Cafe Bluebird Café

7.8 - Very good 2.3km

Bar Langley Tavern

8.4 - Very good 2.4km

Bar Garden Lounge

2.4km

Cafe Gurnard Press

9.6 - Exceptional 3.6km

Cafe Café Bar at Calshot Activities Centre

7.2 - Good 3.7km

Bar Portland Inn

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Bar The Globe

8.4 - Very good 3.9km

Bar The Union Inn

8.4 - Very good 3.9km

Park 4th/7th RDG D-Day Memorial

50m

Park Lepe Country Park

50m

Park Gull island

930m

Park North Solent National Nature Reserve

2.2km

Park Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway

2.5km

Park Calshot Marshes

2.9km

Hiking Area Ashlett to Calshot Footpath

3.8km

Park Hook with Warsash Local Nature Reserve (South)

5.8km

Park Royal Victoria Country Park

8.5km

Tourist Attraction Rosetta Cottage

9.4 - Excellent 3km

Tourist Attraction Cowes Week

9 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Calshot Castle

8.8 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Northwood House & Park

8.8 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction St Mary the Virgin

9.4 - Excellent 3.8km

Tourist Attraction Wight Military and Heritage Museum

9.2 - Excellent 6.6km

Tourist Attraction St Mildred's Church

9.2 - Excellent 6.9km

Museum National Motor Museum, Beaulieu

7km

Tourist Attraction Titchfield Haven Beach

9.2 - Excellent 7km

Historical Landmark Osborne

6.5km

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Located at nearest locality

Lepe • 4.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7 (Good)

What to do in Lepe Beach? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?

If you like outdoor activities, the Lepe Beach can offer such an experience. In particular - SUP surfing. The beach stands out for an excellent base for this kind of sport. And the bonus is the gorgeous scenery from the water. Just try, we recommend it!

Extremes can be moderate or excessive, so if you are a fan of the first type, than Lepe Beach welcomes you, offering kite and windsurfing. If on the contrary, it is not your kind of activity, we recommend you to find another beach, since the presence of lots of kite surfers on water can have a negative impact on the comfort of your leisure.

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Nearest Beaches

3.3km

Gurnard Bay Beach Gurnard Bay Beach

7.2 Good

3.6km

Cowes Beach Cowes Beach

7.2 Good

Popular beach 4.3km

Calshot Beach Calshot Beach

7.9 Very good

4.9km

Thorness Bay Beach Thorness Bay Beach

6.7 Good

5.7km

East Cowes Beach East Cowes Beach

5.8 Pleasant

9km

Hill Head beach Hill Head beach

7.3 Good

10.5km

Woodside Beach Woodside Beach

6.7 Good

10.7km

Lee on the Solent Lee on the Solent

7.6 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Lepe • 830m

Transport

Airport

SOU • 18.5km

Bus Station

The Beach • 3.7km

Train Station

Hamble • 9.8km

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Travelers reviews

Average Reviews rating

8.2 Very good

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Average Reviews rating

8.2 Very good

Lisa Richardson

8 Very good

Great place to explore if you like history surrounding D-Day. Dog friendly with lots of lovely walks. The cafe is a lovely place to stop for snacks and ice-cream, even doggie ice-cream for the pooch!

Miche Hinic

10 Exceptional

Absolutely beautiful clean fantastic walk with dogs Brilliant highly recommended love my special place Parking easy

Hilary Ball

10 Exceptional

Beautiful place. Lots of parking. Cafe and toilet facilities.

Jamie Elbrow

8 Very good

A beautiful place that we've been visiting for years. Great for crabbing by the bridge and exploring when the tides out. I would have given it 5 stars but there are no bins at all. Especially by the picnic area which is silly. This means nowhere to put your own rubbish or rubbish that has been collected off the beach.

Always On the move

10 Exceptional

A beautiful and historically important beach. Sand and finely stone shore.

Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Lepe Beach?

The beachline of Lepe Beach is covered with light pebbles. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is pebbly, so it is better to take special shoes.

What are the key activities at Lepe Beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Lepe Beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

The Lepe Beach is also suitable for the following water activities:

Kite and windsurfing
Sup surfing (Sup touring)

Is the Lepe Beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is very smooth, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Lepe Beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season. The tides are high, so sometimes you have to cross several meters to get to the water.

There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Lepe Beach for swimming is positive.

Is the Lepe Beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. On the beach, there are minimal sufficient amenities such as sun loungers or beach bar. It's covered with pebbles and the entrance to the water is very smooth.

Is the Lepe Beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The region of the Lepe Beach is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Lepe Beach?

Lepe Beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers (caravans / tent)
Beachgoers with pets

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Lepe Beach?

The bar is located right on the Lepe Beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.The Lookout is the closest place located 200 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Lepe Beach?

There are 274 places to stay in the Lepe Beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Lepe Beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Lepe Beach from parking?

The Lepe Beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Lepe Beach?

There are 4 attractions near Lepe Beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Rosetta Cottage located in 3.5 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Lepe Beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Lepe Beach is July. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Lepe Beach (Hampshire) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Lepe Beach (Hampshire) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Lepe Beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.