Key Facts

• Location: Portsmouth Harbour
• Size: > 3000ha
• High point: 13m
• Map: OS Explorer OL8

  Hayling Island has all the attractions of a traditional seaside holiday yet has kilometres of unspoilt coastline and countryside. Linked to the Hampshire coast by a road bridge, this T-shaped island is completely surrounded by sea with the narrow channel of Sweare Deep separating it from the mainland in the north, Langstone Harbour to the west and Chichester Harbour to the east. Its western coast is tranquil with views across the nature-filled Langstone Harbour and is easily walked or cycled along the Hayling Billy Trail. The south coast is the most built-up area. Expect funfairs, kiss-me-quick and fish and chips shops. The south-west corner is quieter and home to the island’s vast shingle beach, a mecca for windsurfers. Nearby, the grasslands of Sinah Common are stacked with military history. Most of the east coast is indented by silent creeks and is largely the preserve of sailing clubs, farmed land and nature.

  How to get to Hayling Island

  Access is via the road bridge from Langstone; the Hayling Ferry is a small pedestrian ferry connecting to Portsea Island. Whatever direction you are coming from head for the A27/M27 South Coast road. Leave the A27 at the Havant/Hayling Island exit and head South on to the A3023 which takes you on to Hayling Island. Road access to Hayling Island is through a single road bridge on the A3023 (which can be busy during peak times, especially during the summer