A Bit on Shanklin The coastal resort of Shanklin is located on the southeast corner of the island at the southern most tip of Sandown Bay. The town is served by the railway, which connects to the fast cat service at the end of the pier in Ryde allowing easy access to the mainland and London. Car ferries also run to the island from Southampton (Red Funnel) and Fishbourne and Lymington (Wightlink) Shanklin is an ideal location for family holidays, with E.U. Blue flag beaches stretching all the way to Sandown sheltering beneath the cliffs of Luccombe and St Boniface Downs beyond. Looking out across the English Channel, views extend to the White Cliffs of Culver and Bembridge Downs. Signed coastal paths extend all along the cliffs inviting walkers of all ages to enjoy the wonderful views over the Solent to Portsmouth Shanklin's beach has been awarded an E.U. Blue Flag for quality and is ideal for families Along the seafront there is pitch and put, children’s amusements and car parking All along the seafront is a wealth of good quality eateries many providing entertainment in the season a small road train provides a regular service through the summer months to the town centre and the old village

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