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Bay in West Sussex, United Kingdom
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Bracklesham Bay is a 200-hectare (500-acre) biological and geological Site of Special Scientific Interest in West Sussex. It is a coastal bay on the west side of the Manhood Peninsula known for windsurfing, kitesurfing, and scuba diving in the wrecks off the shore. The bay looks out onto the English Channel and the Isle of Wight is visible from the beach, as is the Nab Tower lighthouse and the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth.
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Earnley Butterflies and Gardens
A butterfly house, bird aviary, animal & reptile rescue centre, gardens, various exhibitions, children play areas and a café.
A nature reserve accessible from Earnley or Siddlesham.
Shifting sand dunes, shallow waters, salt marsh and wildlife.
Chichester district council assists with boat launches - excluding personal craft and jetskis - runs Royal Yacht Association (RYA) accredited training courses and generally manages the beach. There is a display at the Foreshore office when open.
A sandy Blue Flag beach run by West Wittering Estate PLC with windsurf, kitesurf and swimming areas, café, other facilities and a private car park.
Chichester Harbour, very close to Bracklesham Bay. Eco-friendly solar boat trips round Chichester Harbour are available from West Itchenor.
Common finds include sharks' teeth and bivalve shells.
The establishment formerly the Lively Lady public house
Italian cuisine.
Bar & Restaurant
Informal family-run kitchen bar and restaurant serving main meals, small plated and nibbles.
Lunchtime snacks
Pub & Food
Combined B&B, restaurant, bar and beer garden
Camping and touring caravan site with facilities and shop on a working sheep farm. Bicycle hire may be available. There is also limited B&B accommodation available.
Caravan park conveniently located for Chichester Harbour, Itchenor Sailing Club, and the beach at West Wittering. There are 2 caravans for weekly hire.
By bus
A high-frequency bus service operates from Chichester (the closest rail station) and Birdham up to every 15 minutes.
By bike
A cycle route, Salterns Way, goes from Chichester to West Wittering then to the sand dunes of East Head. A portion of the cycle route is along busy roads.
The service 52 bus is up to half-hourly clockwise through Bracklesham, East Wittering and West Wittering on the B2179 road. The 53 bus traverses the villages counter clockwise.
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