Alum Bay

Alum Bay is a bay near the westernmost point of the , England, within close sight of rock formation. Of geological interest and a tourist attraction, the bay is noted for its multi-coloured sand cliffs.
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Places of Interest

Highlights: New Needles Battery and Needles Lighthouse.

Museum
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is a museum.

Lighthouse
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The is an active 19th century…

Ruins
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The is a former Rocket Testing facility on High Down near .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Totland and Colwell Bay.

Village
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is a village, civil parish and electoral ward on the Isle of Wight.

Village
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is a bay in the west of the .

Alum Bay

Latitude
50.66652° or 50° 39′ 60″ north
Longitude
-1.57546° or 1° 34′ 32″ west
Open location code
9C2WMC8F+JR
Open­Street­Map ID
node 368203643
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­bay
Geo­Names ID
2657398
Wiki­data ID
Q447363
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Swedish—“Alum Bay” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Alum Bay”
  • Chinese: “阿勒姆灣”
  • Dutch: “Alum Bay”
  • German: “Alum Bay”
  • Japanese: “アラム湾”
  • Swedish: “Alum Bay”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Mother Larges Spring and Preston’s Bower.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Needles Pleasure Cruises and Alum Bay Beach.

Isle of Wight: Must-Visit Destinations

Worth a closer look: Newport and Cowes.

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