Thorness Bay

Thorness Bay

Infobox SSSI


name=Thorness Bay
aos=Isle of Wight
interest=Biological and Geological
gridref=SZ455935
area=86.2 hectare
notifydate=1966

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Thorness Bay is a 86.2 hectare Site of special scientific interest which is located north-west coast of the Isle of Wight. The site was notified in 1966 for both its biological and geological features.

Holiday Park

Thorness Bay also has a holiday park run by Park Resorts.Unluckily, the sign telling tourists where to turn is partly scratched off and the council will not replace it.It has a direct footpath leading straight to the beach.

References

* [http://www.english-nature.org.uk/citation/citation_photo/2000022.pdf Natural England citation sheet]


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