Family Beaches in Dorset
Things to Do: Beaches
A long, coarse sandy beach that is overlooked by cliffs and farmland. The water is clean but there are strong currents and care should be taken when swimming.
Beautiful gravel and sand beach backed by magnificent cliffs, including Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast at 191m above sea level.
The beach is in a quiet rural location and is ideal for those who are looking for a peaceful day out. It was once used by smugglers and is now a popular location for fossil hunters.
This beach is less commercial than the neighbouring ones and is reached by steps that run down the wooded cliff from the castle grounds. There are good views to the Isle of White and the sand and water are clean and safe.
An idyllic strip of sandy beach bordering Christchurch Harbour and adjacent to the ancient headland of Hengistbury Head. A picturesque, peaceful site without vehicular access.
