Shadow Shadow Shadow
 
The Classic Guide - Activities and Events in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset
 

Featured Attraction

The Eden Project

The Eden Project.
An unforgettable
experience in an
epic location.

More details >>

Our West Country

Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset are reviewed in our Newsletters Download one of our Newsletters to find out what the Classic team think of their favourite areas.

More details >>

Your Itinerary

West Country Itineraries View your personal itinerary of things to do, places to visit and where to eat on your holiday.

More details >>

Beaches Pointer
Best Beaches in Dorset   Beaches

Dorset >> Beaches

You don’t have to be a geologist to see how nature has sculpted a unique stretch of coastline unlike anywhere else in the world.

Chesil Beach
Studied in geography lessons across the land as a prime example of ‘long shore drift’, Chesil Beach is a long, long strip of shingle stretching out into the sea.
50.622
-2.544
http://www.classicguide.co.uk/images/symbols/beaches.png
Stay Nearby >>
Include in my Itinerary

Lulworth Cove
Almost perfectly circular, Lulworth Cove is a much-photographed pebbly beach. Just along the cliffs is Durdle Door, one of the best natural archways in rock you’re ever likely to see.
50.618
-2.246
http://www.classicguide.co.uk/images/symbols/beaches.png
Stay Nearby >>
Include in my Itinerary

Lyme Regis Beach
A classic English seaside town with a flat and sandy beach. Lyme Regis’ most famous landmark is The Cobb, a pier that was immortalised by the John Fowles novel The French Lieutenant’s Woman.
50.721
-2.937
http://www.classicguide.co.uk/images/symbols/beaches.png
Stay Nearby >>
Include in my Itinerary

Studland Bay
A National Trust nature reserve, this long curve of sand is home to many breeds of rare bird. Studland is also a popular family beach famous for its nudist section.
50.652
-1.952
http://www.classicguide.co.uk/images/symbols/beaches.png
Stay Nearby >>
Include in my Itinerary

For a wider selection of beaches, try the following link:
www.familyholidaysouthwest.co.uk/main/en/beach_search.html

 
Shadow Shadow Shadow
The Classic Guide | Copyright Classic Cottages - Holiday Cottages in Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset.
Attractions and activities in The West Country Attractions and activities in South Cornwall Attractions and activities in North Cornwall Attractions and activities in South West Cornwall Attractions and activities in Cornwall - The Moor to River Tamar Attractions and activities in Far West Cornwall Attractions and activities in North Devon Attractions and activities in Devon - Dartmoor Attractions and activities in South Devon Attractions and activities in Somerset Attractions and activities in Dorset