Place to visit
Compton Bay, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Compton Bay is an Isle of Wight in United Kingdom (Alum Bay). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is June to September. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Isle of Wight · Beaches
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- June to September.
- Nearest airport
- LGW London, 106 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- National Trust
- Coordinates
- 50.65971, -1.47498
What it is and where
Compton Bay is an Isle of Wight in United Kingdom (Alum Bay). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
completely tidal beach at HWS
It is in Alum Bay, where this site lists 24 more places to see, 6.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 50.65971, -1.47498; the nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW, London), 106 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Run by
- National Trust
It is one of the Beaches places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Compton Bay is June to September.
- JanBetter not8:13
- FebBetter not9:46
- MarBetter not11:32
- AprPossible13:33
- MayPossible15:16
- JunBest time16:14
- JulBest time15:50
- AugBest time14:19
- SepBest time12:22
- OctPossible10:25
- NovBetter not8:40
- DecBetter not7:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- St Mary's Church, BrookChurch in Brook, Isle of Wight, England, UK2.3 km
- Tapnell FarmWith kids2.4 km
- Dimbola Museum and GalleriesEnglish country house in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, England, UK3.2 km
- St Peter and St Paul's Church, MottistoneChurch in Mottistone, Isle of Wight, England, UK3.5 km
- The Longstone, MottistoneLong barrow in Mottistone, Isle of Wight, England, UK3.5 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Beaches
- Swansea Bay: bay in Wales
- Caswell Bay: bay in Wales
- Crim Rocks: coastal feature in the Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom
- Chesil Beach: shingle beach in Dorset, southern England
- Zantman's Rock
- Camber Sands: beach at the village of Camber, Kent near Rye, East Sussex, England
Every United Kingdom place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Compton Bay?
It is an Isle of Wight in United Kingdom. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Compton Bay?
June to September. In June there are 16 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 46.
How do you get to Compton Bay?
The nearest main airport is London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 106 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have St Mary's Church, Brook, Tapnell Farm, Dimbola Museum and Galleries. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
Keep reading
- Alum Bay24 places to see in and around Alum Bay, United Kingdom: Hurst Castle, Yarmouth Castle, Needles Lighthouse. Best time: April to September.
- Beaches139 places for beaches in United Kingdom, from Swansea Bay to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: June to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight
- United KingdomBefore travelling to United Kingdom: 7 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Since leaving the EU, two things are needed that were not before: a passport (th…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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