Last Alteration: Sunday 07 April 2013
Bembridge Harbour
Bembridge Harbour
Isle of Wight
There has been a harbour at the mouth of the River Yar since Roman times. The modern harbour, natural in appearance, was actually built towards the end of the 19th Century, claiming tidal mudflats for more firm land and a railway connecting the new harbour with the traditional commercial centre of Brading, further upstream. Since the closure of the railway in the 1970s, the harbour now forms a marina for yachts and other pleasure boats.
How to get here:
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Road: From the Fishbourne ferry port, head along Fishbourne Lane and then turn left onto the A3054 towards Ryde. From there take the A3055 towards Brading. Turn left towards St Helens (B3330), and once there, turn right towards Bembridge on the B3395. The harbour can be reached from Embankment Road at the end of the marina. (10.3 miles, 32m) +
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Road: From the East Cowes ferry port, head along the A3021 out of East Cowes. Follow the A3021 to Whippingham, then turn left onto the A3054 towards Wootton and continue on to Ryde. From there take the A3055 towards Brading. Turn left towards St Helens (B3330), and once there, turn right towards Bembridge on the B3395. Access to the harbour can be found at the end of the marina on Embankment Road. (14.6 miles, 43m) +
There is a car park near the cafe.
Walk along the beach past the sailing club to the tip.
Access: publicStatus: recognisableHarbour Mouth
Photograph taken: 24th July 2002 by Chuck Foster
The Sea Devils (6)
Filmed: 28 Oct 1971
The Doctor chase the Master onto a beach ...
Access: publicStatus: alteredBeach
Photograph taken: 24th July 2002 by Chuck Foster
The Sea Devils (6)
Filmed: 28 Oct 1971
... but the Sea Devils are waiting!
Additional Notes:
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The beach surrounding the southern side of the harbour entrance has been built up in order to combat erosion.
Where to walk to next?
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Bembridge Sailing Club (The Sea Devils). Walk along the beach to the sailing club in the marina.
Additional locations as the crow flies:
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Priory Bay (The Sea Devils): 1.01 miles. 
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Whitecliff Bay (The Sea Devils): 1.73 miles. 
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Red Cliff (The Sea Devils): 2.64 miles.
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No Man's Land Sea Fort (The Sea Devils): 3.09 miles.
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Fraser Gunnery Range (The Sea Devils): 6.85 miles.
Further links about the location:
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Related Stories
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The Sea Devils [28 Oct 1971]
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