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  • Durdle Door

    Durdle Door beach
    With its iconic rock arch Durdle Door is one of Dorset's foremost landmarks

  • Studland Beach

    studland dunes
    Studland Beach is recognised as one of the finest beaches in UK. Clean, sandy, long, backing onto a Wildlife reserve, what more could you ask for?

  • Weymouth Beach

    weymouth town beach
    Weymouth beach is a long, fine sandy beach that has been awarded the Blue Flag award on several occasions

  • Swanage Beach

    Swanage Bay

    Swanage Beach is a fine sandy beach that has been awarded Blue Flag status for its cleanliness and amenities

  • Boscombe Beach

    Boscombe Beach

    Boscombe Beach is really a continuation of the beach at Bournemouth. Pretty much the same - clean, safe etc - but a little less crowded

  • Southbourne Beach

    Southbourne beach

    Southbourne Beach is a Blue Flag beach to the west of Christchurch. As you would expect it offers clean, safe bathing and all the family facilities

  • West Bay Beach

    west bay
    West Bay Beach is located next to a bustling harbour to which extends eastwards and westwards

  • Sandbanks Beach

    Sandbanks beach
    Sandbanks Beach is backed by some of the most expensive property in Europe, this may give an indication of the quality of the beach. Long, sandy and winner of numerous blue flag awards

  • Alum Chine Beach

    Alum Chine beach
    Alum Chine is a Blue Flag beach so has a good range of facilities including huts, disabled access, children's play area and paddling pool

  • Avon Beach

    Avon Beach - Dorset

    A beach resort situated in Christchurch on a 1/4 mile long section of beach. Facilities including cafe, shop, beach huts and a variety of beach and sports equipment available for hire.

  • Ringstead Bay

    Ringstead Bay
    Ringstead Bay is a small shingle / sand cove with interest to geologists and fossil hunters

  • Mudeford Beach

    mudeford beach late

    Mudeford Beach is a narrow strip of sand guarding the entrance of Christchurch harbour. It is well known for its extrodinarily expensive beach huts

  • Highcliffe Beach

    Highcliffe Beach

    Highcliffe Beach is Dorset's first or last beach depending on how you look at it!

  • Branksome Chine

    Branksome Chine Beach

    A wide, sandy beach backed by a promenade. All facilities including beach huts, shop, bar and restaurant. Good disabled access and a safe swim zone.

  • Canford Cliffs

    Canford Cliffs Beach

    One of Poole's more tranquil beaches. Wide and sandy, with toilets and an ice cream kiosk. Village shops half a mile away.