Calshot beach is part of a shingle spit at the west corner of Southampton Water where it joins the Solent, the beach offers panoramic views of the Solent, Isle of Wight and Southampton.
This location has always been strategic and is the site of one ofย Henry VIII defensive forts, Calshot Castle (1539), built to defend the south coast from the French and Spanish.
The spit also has an extensive salt marsh which is of important wildlife interest.
Popular windsurfer and kitesurfer location where beginners can take advantage of the lagoon.
Facilities include car park, toilets with disabled facilities, cafesย and Calshot Activities Centre.
The Calshot Activities Centre is located in the old Calshot Naval Air Station (later known asย RNAS Calshotย andย RAF Calshot) and offers a range of activities with accommodation,ย activities include windsurfing, SUP, kitesurfing, sailing, snowboarding/skiing and climbing.
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Calshot Beach, Jack Maynard Road, Calshot, Southampton, Hampshire SO45 1BR, United Kingdom
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