Calshot

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Calshot is an official bathing spot in Hampshire. The water was rated Excellent when last classified. The county has 13 designated bathing waters; this is one. The surrounding countryside is part of the New Forest National Park.

Nearby bathing waters include Lepe, Cowes and Gurnard. Hamble Station is 6.9 km away to the north.

More at the Environment Agency's water quality profile

More places to visit near Calshot

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New Forest

You’re inside itNational Park near Lyndhurst

Ancient wood pasture and heathland where commoners' ponies still roam free.

King Charles III England Coast Path

National Trail

One path around a whole country — beach, clifftop and seawall the entire way round England's coast, opening stretch by stretch.

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Cadland House

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Isle of Wight

Island near Shorwell

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Exbury Gardens

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Royal Victoria Country Park

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A country park in Hampshire.

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