Freshwater Bay Isle of Wight Map

About Freshwater Bay

Freshwater Bay, a jewel on the Isle of Wight's western edge, offers a quiet charm to those who seek it. It lies 4.0 km south-south-west of Yarmouth (from Yarmouth: bearing 196°T, OS grid SZ 344 858), and is situated south-east of Freshwater village. The bay itself is a gentle curve of shingle and sand, often kissed by the saline air that carries the distant cries of gulls. Inland, the landscape rises, a pleasing green swell that shelters the modest collection of houses and the occasional pub sign, hinting at the simple pleasures of village life. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a certain golden quality, softening the edges of the chalk cliffs that frame the bay and casting long shadows across the water. Although a small place, Freshwater Bay has long been a haven for artists and writers, drawn perhaps by the serene beauty and the sense of peaceful seclusion that pervades the air.

About This Freshwater Bay Map Page

Explore Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.671381, -1.513434. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.