Bramble bush bay is an alternative harbour riding option popular in Northerly winds.

It offers flat/choppy conditions with a beautiful view.

Riders heading here should be aware that kiting had been temporarily banned at Bramblebush due to it’s potential impact on a rare bird re-homing program in the area.

Kiting is now permitted again, but riders must stay respectful of this and stay close to shore at the NW end of the bay.

Facing WNW this spot works best in a W, NW and N wind when conditions will be most stable.

The shallow shelving beach works 3 hours either side of high tide where the beach is sandy underfoot.

During the 6 hours the tide is out the surface is soft mud, stoney and unpleasant / unsuitable for watersports.

The water current at the NW end of the bay can be significant as it flows mid tide, especially as it ebbs out through the harbour entrance.

The current floods in NW-SE, it ebbs out SE-NW.

Across the 2km long length of the bay the terrain varies. Riders should use their only judgement in looking for the following:

Bramble bushes on the beach

Rocks under the surface

Slippery mud / clay underfoot 

House boats to the NW end

Harbour entrance traffic, chain ferry and water current

All independent kiters require a riders permit from the PHC

Riders should take care to avoid leaving the NW end of the bay and disputing nature on the adjacent islands and SE end of the bay

Postcode: BH19 3BA

Free parking is located on the verge of Ferry Road, there are various foot paths with lead off the road to access Bramble bush bay / the beach. ‘Jerry’s point’ is a good access path

The closest toilets is located at the national trust car park at shell bay or knoll beach