South Lancing

Settlement in Sussex Adur

England

South Lancing

Shoreham Railway Viaduct Viaduct carrying the West Coastway railway over the River Adur.  It was built in 1893, replacing an earlier wooden trestle viaduct opened in 1845.
Shoreham Railway Viaduct Credit: Ian Capper

South Lancing is a small coastal village located in the county of West Sussex, England. Situated on the southern coast of England, it lies approximately 4 miles west of Worthing and 12 miles east of the city of Brighton and Hove.

The village is bordered by the English Channel to the south, providing residents and visitors with stunning views of the sea. The area is known for its pebble beach, which stretches for miles along the coastline and offers a peaceful environment for relaxation and leisure activities. South Lancing is also home to a small harbor, providing a picturesque setting for local fishing boats.

The village itself has a tight-knit community, with a range of amenities including shops, cafes, and pubs that cater to both residents and tourists. The local primary school, South Lancing Primary School, serves the educational needs of the area. Additionally, South Lancing has good transport links, with a railway station providing easy access to nearby towns and cities.

Nature enthusiasts will find themselves drawn to the nearby Lancing Ring Nature Reserve, a designated Local Nature Reserve. Here, visitors can explore a diverse range of habitats, including woodland, meadows, and heathland, providing opportunities for walking and wildlife spotting.

Overall, South Lancing offers a tranquil coastal setting, with its beautiful beach, charming village atmosphere, and easy access to surrounding areas making it an attractive destination for both residents and visitors seeking a peaceful seaside retreat.

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South Lancing Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.826082/-0.308364 or Grid Reference TQ1904. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Shoreham Railway Viaduct Viaduct carrying the West Coastway railway over the River Adur.  It was built in 1893, replacing an earlier wooden trestle viaduct opened in 1845.
Shoreham Railway Viaduct
Viaduct carrying the West Coastway railway over the River Adur. It was built in 1893, replacing an earlier wooden trestle viaduct opened in 1845.
Shoreham Railway Viaduct Viaduct carrying the West Coastway railway over the River Adur.  It was built in 1893, replacing an earlier wooden trestle viaduct opened in 1845.  Seen here with Class 313 no 313215 crossing on a westbound stopping service.
Shoreham Railway Viaduct
Viaduct carrying the West Coastway railway over the River Adur. It was built in 1893, replacing an earlier wooden trestle viaduct opened in 1845. Seen here with Class 313 no 313215 crossing on a westbound stopping service.
Path across Widewater Lagoon Widewater Lagoon is an area of brackish water landlocked by a man-made shingle bank. It lies between the beach and A259 coast road (Brighton Road) in Lancing; between the far east of Lancing Beach and the far west of Shoreham Beach.
The path crosses from the beach to the road
Path across Widewater Lagoon
Widewater Lagoon is an area of brackish water landlocked by a man-made shingle bank. It lies between the beach and A259 coast road (Brighton Road) in Lancing; between the far east of Lancing Beach and the far west of Shoreham Beach. The path crosses from the beach to the road
Houseboats, River Adur, Shoreham Beach There are a great many along here, few are ship-shape, some are not even ship shaped. The far green one is an exception, looking quite smart and conventional. Its number, 1404(U), has an unusual format - what was it?
Houseboats, River Adur, Shoreham Beach
There are a great many along here, few are ship-shape, some are not even ship shaped. The far green one is an exception, looking quite smart and conventional. Its number, 1404(U), has an unusual format - what was it?
A259 Brighton Road bridge over drainage into Adur There is a  tidal lagoon on the other side of the bridge, the drainage is fed into it via a sluice.
A259 Brighton Road bridge over drainage into Adur
There is a tidal lagoon on the other side of the bridge, the drainage is fed into it via a sluice.
Drainage into River Adur at low tide This comes from a local but quite extensive low-lying area, via sluices some way behind the camera.
Drainage into River Adur at low tide
This comes from a local but quite extensive low-lying area, via sluices some way behind the camera.
Mute Swans on Widewater A group of Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) on Widewater, with gardens of houses on Brighton Road in the background.
Mute Swans on Widewater
A group of Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) on Widewater, with gardens of houses on Brighton Road in the background.
Low tide on the Adur A side channel of the River Adur near Shoreham-by-Sea, with one of the houseboats by Riverbank on the right.
Low tide on the Adur
A side channel of the River Adur near Shoreham-by-Sea, with one of the houseboats by Riverbank on the right.
Houseboat One of the many houseboats on Riverbank, on the south side of the Adur Estuary opposite Shoreham-by-Sea.
Houseboat
One of the many houseboats on Riverbank, on the south side of the Adur Estuary opposite Shoreham-by-Sea.
Houseboat One of the many houseboats on Riverbank, on the south side of the Adur Estuary opposite Shoreham-by-Sea.
Houseboat
One of the many houseboats on Riverbank, on the south side of the Adur Estuary opposite Shoreham-by-Sea.
Houseboats Two of the many houseboats on Riverbank, on the south side of the Adur Estuary opposite Shoreham-by-Sea.
Houseboats
Two of the many houseboats on Riverbank, on the south side of the Adur Estuary opposite Shoreham-by-Sea.
Houseboats Two of the many houseboats on Riverbank, on the south side of the Adur Estuary opposite Shoreham-by-Sea.  In the background is Norfolk Bridge, carrying the A259 over the main river.
Houseboats
Two of the many houseboats on Riverbank, on the south side of the Adur Estuary opposite Shoreham-by-Sea. In the background is Norfolk Bridge, carrying the A259 over the main river.
Houseboat One of the many houseboats on Riverbank, on the south side of the Adur Estuary opposite Shoreham-by-Sea.  In the background is Norfolk Bridge, carrying the A259 over the main river.
Houseboat
One of the many houseboats on Riverbank, on the south side of the Adur Estuary opposite Shoreham-by-Sea. In the background is Norfolk Bridge, carrying the A259 over the main river.
Bridge Bridge carrying the A259 over a side arm of the River Adur.
Bridge
Bridge carrying the A259 over a side arm of the River Adur.
Beach huts Row of beach huts on Shoreham Beach.
Beach huts
Row of beach huts on Shoreham Beach.
Church of the Good Shepherd Church on West Beach Road dedicated on 16 July 1913, designed by Brighton based architect Charles Latham.
Church of the Good Shepherd
Church on West Beach Road dedicated on 16 July 1913, designed by Brighton based architect Charles Latham.
West Beach Road Houses on West Beach Road.
West Beach Road
Houses on West Beach Road.
West Beach Road Houses on West Beach Road.
West Beach Road
Houses on West Beach Road.
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South Lancing is located at Grid Ref: TQ1904 (Lat: 50.826082, Lng: -0.308364)

Administrative County: West Sussex

District: Adur

Police Authority: Sussex

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