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Bournemouth Hengistbury Head Beach is characterised by an undeveloped south-facing pebble beach situated below imposing sandstone cliffs. As you walk towards Hengistbury Head and away from Southbourne, the surroundings become progressively less developed.
The beach boasts a range of amenities, including ample parking, toilets, and a cafe. At the less developed end of the beach lies the Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve, which separates Poole Bay and Christchurch Bay. This nature reserve is a site of scientific interest, home to a diverse range of coastal wildlife.
Hengistbury Head is the most easterly beach in Bournemouth, and the Bournemouth coastline stretches from here all the way to Sandbanks in Poole. The beach is flanked by imposing clay and ironstone cliffs, adding to its natural beauty.
The beach and surrounding area are relatively unspoilt, with a focus on conservation and preservation of the natural environment. As you approach Hengistbury Head, the beach becomes less developed, offering a tranquil and unspoilt experience for visitors.
Sand Pebbles
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 92% |
| Max temperature | 17°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 22mph |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 77% |
| Min temperature | 10°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 18mph |  |
The tide at Bournemouth Hengistbury Head Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 7:16 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 12:46 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Toilets
There are spaces at Hengitsbury head and Mudeford quay.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (0.9 miles)
Christchurch Priory Church (1.7 miles)
ClueCrypted Escape Room (4.5 miles)
Marvo Mysteries Escape Room Bournemouth (4.8 miles)
Oceana Day Spa (4.8 miles)
Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (4.9 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road or 9 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 11 miles west as the seagull flies, around 15 miles by road.
around 12 miles west as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 13 miles west as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
less than a mile north-northeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile north-northeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
Location: Mudeford, Bournemouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SZ177903
Coordinates: 50°42'45"N 1°44'59"W
Mapcode: GBR 55R.8FD
What 3 Words: verbs.funded.danger
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: England
Local Authority: Bournemouth
Nearest postcode: BH6 4EW
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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