Alum Bay and the coloured sand cliffs. Isle of Wight England UK


Alum Bay beach, one of the most picturesque beaches on the Isle of Wight. This mainly shingle beach situated at the most westerly tip of the Island is framed by the iconic chalk stacks known as The Needles with the world famous coloured sands with 21 different shades creating a dramatic and natural shelter for the views here are from the footpath leading to the National Trust owned Old and New Battery


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Location: Alum Bay, Isle of Wight, UK
Photo credit: © patrick nairne / Alamy / Afripics
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