Bembridge Ledge

At low tide the extensive rocky shelfs of Bembridge Ledge are revealed, as the tide goes out the rookpools and shallow lagoons are formed. Which is excellent for anyone wanting to go rockpooling or fishing! There is always something to do on the beach especially at low tide. Dogs and horses are allowed on the beach all year round, if you wish to enjoy the beach on horse back Sally's Riding School is close by.

The rockpools that are formed on the Ledge when the tide goes out, are teeming with life and just waiting to be explored. There is a wide variety of shellfish including limpets and periwinkles, crabs, lobsters, the very tasty Bembridge prawn and anemones. (remember, nets, buckets and crabbing lines can be purchased at the Cabin Cafe.)

Fishing is good on the ledge as well, bass, conger, mullet and eels can be found amongst the rocks. There is a sand gully in front of the Crab and Lobster pub that can be fished from the rocks at low tide and the species found there include bass, pout, ling, bream, dogfish, turbot, brill, pollock and skate. The Bembridge Prawn is also considered a speciality of the area and and can be caught on the Ledge. This species seems to be restricted to the local coastline here. All you need is a net and a bucket and anyone can have a go at catching them.

Remember when you are out rockpooling or just beachcombing and you come across something that you can't identify, we have a pocket guide to the seashore and a British bird book at the cafe and are more than happy to help you identify your find.