What beach?

[amcdonald]

Why not head to the Isle of Wight, it's close and the weathers usually better there. No shortage of beaches either

[administrator]

Ah, Frensham ponds, Carry On Jack and Carry On Columbus.

Naah, I'd rather go a bit further west to Lymington, New Milton, Barton on sea; though they're bucket & spade, but not really crabbing territory. More sandy beaches without enough rocks for rockpools.

Too late for MF's post but if you are close enough for that then try Mudeford Quay for crabbing, down there last year the whole of the quay was lined with people dropping little muslin bags of bacon into the water and pulling up crabs. When you have had enough of that you can walk down the path to Avon Beach. Good beach with toilets and shops there with deck chair hire etc. Not the best beach as quite pebbly but they nearly all are around that neck of the woods from what I have seen... Was really nice and will prob go back again this year.

[OwlHoot]

Hayling Island? OK so it's the other direction but pretty much on pompey. You get small bits of 'quick sand' on the sandbanks\breaks at low tide which are good fun to play in.

It's OK, but you can be stuck in traffic jams for ages getting through that causeway onto the island

[IRMe]

Hayling Island? OK so it's the other direction but pretty much on pompey. You get small bits of 'quick sand' on the sandbanks\breaks at low tide which are good fun to play in.

[Paddy]

And with a beautiful view of the Needles.

Look but don't share them. They say it's unhealthy

[OwlHoot]

Take Isle of Wight ferry first thing in the morning, and drive to the South West coast of the island ("the Military Road").

There are some excellent almost deserted beaches, accessible by walking down cliff paths, and you can often find large lumps of amber lurking under bits of seaweed.

[RSoles]

Ah, Frensham ponds, Carry On Jack and Carry On Columbus.

Naah, I'd rather go a bit further west to Lymington, New Milton, Barton on sea; though they're bucket & spade, but not really crabbing territory. More sandy beaches without enough rocks for rockpools.

And with a beautiful view of the Needles.

[RSoles]

Looking for your Nearest Beach? Dog Friendly, Surf, Sandcastles & Sunbathing we have it all...

What a crap site. Postcode search perhaps?
Liked this one....
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[RSoles]

Ah, Frensham ponds, Carry On Jack and Carry On Columbus.

Naah, I'd rather go a bit further west to Lymington, New Milton, Barton on sea; though they're bucket & spade, but not really crabbing territory. More sandy beaches without enough rocks for rockpools.

[Lockhouse]

Looking for your Nearest Beach? Dog Friendly, Surf, Sandcastles & Sunbathing we have it all...

[MarillionFan]

No idea. West Wittering was where we used to head. But I like Frensham, so each to their own.

No caches at Frensham. ;-)

[mudskipper]

Frenshams a bit pants. Fancy a bucket and spade & crabbing type thing. Not sure what's down the coast.

No idea. West Wittering was where we used to head. But I like Frensham, so each to their own.

[MarillionFan]

Frensham Ponds. Less far to travel, and you can head home when the weather turns tulip. Proper mini beach there - you can paddle, make sandcastles and generally have the beach experience.

Frenshams a bit pants. Fancy a bucket and spade & crabbing type thing. Not sure what's down the coast.

[mudskipper]

Fancy taking the kids out for the day in the morning. Can anyone recommend a good spot between Southampton/Portsmouth or on the edges?

Frensham Ponds. Less far to travel, and you can head home when the weather turns tulip. Proper mini beach there - you can paddle, make sandcastles and generally have the beach experience.

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[MarillionFan]

Fancy taking the kids out for the day in the morning. Can anyone recommend a good spot between Southampton/Portsmouth or on the edges?