West Wittering is a village and civil parish situated on the Manhood Peninsula in the Chichester district of West Sussex, England. It lies near the mouth of Chichester Harbour on the B2179 road 6.5 miles southwest of Chichester close to the border with Hampshire.

Is Wittering a nice place to live?

Beach life with a hint of luxury: these twin villages are the best places to enjoy Sussex-by-the-Sea. The villages of East and West Wittering have long been set against each other by non-residents, but the truth is there's no animosity between the two halves of what is essentially one very happy seaside whole.

Is West Wittering a safe beach?

It's a very long beach and it has lifeguards covering certain hours and weeks (basically peak times). The safe swimming area is relatively large. ... There are over 150 beach huts along the back of West Wittering beach.

Is East Wittering beach safe?

East Wittering beach is typical of many beaches along England's south coast with its shelving shingle and wooden groynes. It is also good for beginner surfers with a low beach gradient and lack of hazards such as rips and rocks. ...

Is West Wittering worth visiting?

One beach in particular has been named as one of the most desirable beaches in Britain - and is worth a visit any time of the year. ... As one of the few sandy beaches in Sussex, West Wittering is extremely popular in the summer months.

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Which is better East or West Wittering?

If you're looking for a place to bathe, or build sandcastles, then West Wittering main beach is the place to go, but if you feel like walking out to explore a stunning natural environment then East Head is an ideal location. The beach here is very fragile and the sands are constantly shifting.

Does West Wittering have a sandy beach?

Located at the mouth of Chichester Harbour, West Wittering has an attractive sandy beach within a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The sloping sandy beach is lined with multi coloured beach huts (available to hire) in a relatively flat coastal area.

Is it safe to swim at Bracklesham Bay?

Bracklesham Bay Beach is sandy and has a gently shelving shore making it perfect for swimming, sailing, fishing, surfing and diving or just paddling! At high tide, the sand disappears and the beach is shingle. ... Dogs are not allowed on Bracklesham Bay Beach.

Is West Wittering beach sand or shingle?

West Wittering Beach

Located at the mouth of Chichester Harbour, West Wittering has an attractive sandy beach within a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The sloping sandy beach is lined with multi coloured beach huts (available to hire) in a relatively…

Are dogs allowed on Wittering beaches?

West Wittering is privately owned, and famous for its row of lovely beach huts. There are some restrictions for dogs in summer. In summer (May to Sept) you can take your dog on the beach, but you must be outside groynes 14A-18. ... Dogs are allowed everywhere on the beach between the end of September to the end of April.

Is East Wittering Sandy?

East Wittering lies on the same shore of the Selsey Peninsular and provides a sandy beach at low tide, pebbly at high tide. ... Generally a very quiet location, on a good summers day there may be 25 sailors out, however they are spread across a very wide beach.

Can you body board at West Wittering?

Do not swim or bodyboard in this area.

What sea is West Wittering on?

At the mouth of Chichester Harbour lies the little settlement of West Wittering, beautiful and glittering when the sea flows round it at high tide, forlorn and untidy when it is out.

Is West Wittering posh?

West Wittering is a dreamy seaside village, offering all you could want and more from a country retreat. As a result, it is also home to some of the most expensive houses in the county. Three streets in West Wittering make it into the top five most expensive roads in the whole of West Sussex.

What is East Wittering like to live in?

The seaside village of East Wittering is slightly bigger and brasher than its conjoined neighbour Bracklesham, but they both share a magical location on the seafront of Bracklesham Bay. The wonderful uninterrupted sandy beaches at East Wittering mean that it's an extremely busy family resort in summer.

What's it like to live in Selsey?

Selsey is so tranquil, as a visitor you should almost feel out of place and like you're disturbing the town's peace. But the locals are friendly and inviting, making you feel warmly welcomed. Those living and working in the area get to experience Selsey's community spirit first hand.

Is Bognor Regis a nice place to live?

Bognor Regis makes a lovely place to live, with public transport in abundance too. Once you get past Butlins Bognor Regis and Hotham Park, you'll stumble across the lovely village and civil parish of Felpham and then further to the east, the villages of Middleton on Sea and Elmer.

Is Hayling Island beach Sandy?

The Hayling Seafront is primarily a shingle beach above the high tide mark, with long stretches of sand below this line. ... At high tide the waters can get deep quickly with the shelving of the beaches, at low tides the waters are usually shallow, especially at West beach, which is excellent for swimming.

Is Brighton Beach sandy or rocky?

Brighton Beach is what is known as a shingle beach, which means it's covered in pebbles. A shingle beach is covered in (or “armoured” as Geologists would say) pebbles or “cobbles”. The majority of the world's shingle beaches can be found in Europe, though there are some scattered across the rest of the world too.

Is bracklesham Bay a sandy beach?

Bracklesham Bay is a predominantly shingle beach, which becomes sandier towards the water's edge. When the tide is out, a large, area of wet sand, interspersed by wooden groynes is exposed. ... The beach is backed by the village and overlooks the bay, both of which share its name.

Is it safe to swim at Church Norton?

Good for quiet, contemplative walks, beachcombing, safe swimming as long as you don't try by the Harbour entrance spit which is very dangerous. A quiet, not often used beach. Good for fishing from too! Access fine at all states of the tide.

Is it safe to swim in the sea at Selsey?

Selsey's climate is classified as warm and temperate and it's in one of the sunniest areas of the UK and the 2018 bathing water profile is stated as 'excellent' by the Environment Agency and has been cited as one of the 'Magnificent Seven' beaches in the UK for swimming . Perfect for sea bathing!

Are there toilets at West Wittering beach?

Toilets & Showers

There are 3 toilet blocks, all of which have disabled toilets, 2 include shower facilities. All of the taps on the estate are drinking water, there are several located along the road.

Can you walk along the beach from East Wittering to West Wittering?

Yes! You will pass by East Wittering which has a fish stall and ice cream shop right down by the beach as well as a fine array of cafes and shops further down it's high street. If the tide is in it will be easier to walk on the path at the edge rather than the stones which pile up at the top of the beach.