Rockley Sands beach in Poole is a small sand and mud beach, with facilities including a cafe, shop, toilets, equipment hire and parking. There is also disabled access and the beach is dog-friendly all year. Swimming at low tide should not be attempted due to strong currents.
A National Trust nature reserve, this three-mile curve of sand is home to many breeds of rare bird. Voted the UK's 4th top beach by Which? Magazine - though locals would probably place it higher. Studland Bay is also famous for its nudist section at Knoll Bay, the National Trust's only designated naturist beach. You will find safe shallow waters here and National Trust members can park for free.
Hamworthy Park Beach is a dog-friendly beach on the Northern shore of Poole Harbour. Quieter than some of its neighbours, Hamworthy Park provides ample attraction and views abound, from the traditional beach huts to Corfe Castle on the horizon. A recreation field, equipment hire, children's play area and parking are all available.
Lake Drive beach is a sand and shingle beach found in Hamworthy. Running up to the popular nature reserve, Ham Common, the beach is popular among dog walkers and is dog-friendly all year. Once used to prepare troops for the D-Day landings, these days the beach is a good place to take a stroll and reflect. At low tide it can get a little silty.
A popular place during the summer, this beach consists of a wide expanse of sand and is named after the shells which were once a common find here. Situated at the very tip of the Studland Peninsula, access is made from either the Swanage end or from the Sandbanks ferry on the otherside of Poole harbour mouth. Facilities are good and dogs are allowed year round however restrictions apply during summer.
A sheltered strip with interesting rocky crags where lovelorn teens have carved their emotions into the stones, which must've taken some effort! Worth it just to meet the Owner of Joe's Cafe, where the kids can borrow beach toys for free. A National Trust car park is available between South Beach and it's sister, Middle Beach.
A Victorian seaside resort shouldered by soaring chalk cliffs, Swanage Central is a sheltered Blue Flag beach. With all sorts of equipment for hire, a Victorian pier to explore and amusements both on the beach and in the adjacent town, Swanage Central is a great option for all. If you can't wait to get in the water, there is also a designated swimming area.
An unexpected scene from a movie. Beautifully still and secluded and well worth the never-ending mile walk down to it from Tyneham Village on the Isle of Purbeck. Just be sure to check access times as the area is owned by the Ministry of Defence.
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22 April 2019
Rockley Sands beach in Poole is a small sand and mud beach, with facilities including a cafe, shop, toilets, equipment hire and parking. There is also disabled access and the beach is dog-friendly all year. Swimming at low tide should not be attempted due to strong currents.
31 July 2009
A National Trust nature reserve, this three-mile curve of sand is home to many breeds of rare bird. Voted the UK's 4th top beach by Which? Magazine - though locals would probably place it higher. Studland Bay is also famous for its nudist section at Knoll Bay, the National Trust's only designated naturist beach. You will find safe shallow waters here and National Trust members can park for free.
Hamworthy Park Beach is a dog-friendly beach on the Northern shore of Poole Harbour. Quieter than some of its neighbours, Hamworthy Park provides ample attraction and views abound, from the traditional beach huts to Corfe Castle on the horizon. A recreation field, equipment hire, children's play area and parking are all available.
Lake Drive beach is a sand and shingle beach found in Hamworthy. Running up to the popular nature reserve, Ham Common, the beach is popular among dog walkers and is dog-friendly all year. Once used to prepare troops for the D-Day landings, these days the beach is a good place to take a stroll and reflect. At low tide it can get a little silty.
A popular place during the summer, this beach consists of a wide expanse of sand and is named after the shells which were once a common find here. Situated at the very tip of the Studland Peninsula, access is made from either the Swanage end or from the Sandbanks ferry on the otherside of Poole harbour mouth. Facilities are good and dogs are allowed year round however restrictions apply during summer.
A sheltered strip with interesting rocky crags where lovelorn teens have carved their emotions into the stones, which must've taken some effort! Worth it just to meet the Owner of Joe's Cafe, where the kids can borrow beach toys for free. A National Trust car park is available between South Beach and it's sister, Middle Beach.
A Victorian seaside resort shouldered by soaring chalk cliffs, Swanage Central is a sheltered Blue Flag beach. With all sorts of equipment for hire, a Victorian pier to explore and amusements both on the beach and in the adjacent town, Swanage Central is a great option for all. If you can't wait to get in the water, there is also a designated swimming area.
An unexpected scene from a movie. Beautifully still and secluded and well worth the never-ending mile walk down to it from Tyneham Village on the Isle of Purbeck. Just be sure to check access times as the area is owned by the Ministry of Defence.