South West England

Things to Do: Beaches

Swanage Central Beach, Swanage, Dorset

A sandy beach backed by colourful gardens

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This is an excellent family beach with gently sloping sands and safe sheltered swimming. Activities on the water include sailing, windsurfing and diving. Canoe and pedalo hire is also available.

Hive Beach, Burton Bradstock, Dorset

Long coarse sandy beach overlooked by cliffs and farmland.

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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.

Avon Beach, Christchurch, Dorset

A sandy beach with views towards the Isle of Wight

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This is an ideal beach for families and has plenty of soft sand for making sand castles. Canoes and deck chairs are also available for hire depending on how active you’re feeling.

Ringstead Bay Beach, Nr Weymouth, Dorset

Picturesque pebble beach with clean water

More information on: Ringstead Bay Beach

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.

Canford Cliffs Chine Beach, Poole, Dorset

Fine golden sand and a gradually sloping beach

More information on: Canford Cliffs Chine Beach

The beach is quieter than some of the others in Poole and is popular with locals. The water is clean and safe and the beach is an ideal place to visit with or without children.

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