Lepe Beach Verified listing

Lepe Country Park has something for everyone. The long stretch of shingle beach is popular with kite surfers and wind surfers, families and holidaymakers. From the shoreline you can look across the Solent to the Isle of Wight. Watch yachts, ferries and cargo ships on their way to and from the harbours and marinas dotted along the south coast. The country park is ideal for birdwatchers, nature enthusiasts, families and dogwalkers. Come here to play in the adventure playground, fly kites on the cliff top, and explore the wild corners of the reserve.

The Lepe Loop is a five-mile waymarked circular walk that covers coast and country. It takes about two hours at a leisurely pace. The terrain is rough in parts so walking boots and sensible outdoor clothing are recommended. Dogs are welcome in the country park, and although there’s no access to the family beach between April and September there is an alternative route along the coast.

Lepe Point nature reserve is the perfect spot to enjoy coastal and river views. The meadows and woodlands are protected habitats for wildlife and well worth visiting. Head to the pond for dragonflies and damselflies, pop into the hide for a spot of birdwatching and traverse the boardwalk for all the other wildlife this wonderful location has to offer.

A trip to Lepe isn’t complete without visiting The Lookout. Here is where you’ll find the restaurant and a kiosk, serving a variety of hot and cold foods and drinks. Treat yourself to The Lookout’s signature dish: Bowman beer battered fish with chips, peas and homemade tartare sauce – perfect after a day on the beach.