Alum Bay

Alum Bay lies along the western coast of the Isle of Wight, where steep chalk cliffs meet the English Channel beside the Needles, three distinctive chalk stacks. The bay is known for bands of naturally coloured sand exposed in its cliffs, long collected in souvenir bottles. Offshore, the Needles Lighthouse has marked this hazardous stretch of coast since 1859. The surrounding headland is part of the Isle of Wight’s renowned chalk downland, with paths crossing the open ridge above the shore. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across the Isle of Wight and southern England.

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