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Most of the headland remains undeveloped and has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Access to the beach via a land train from the Hungry Horse cafe.
Bournemouth Hengistbury West Beach is adjacent to the Bournemouth Coast Path.
Shingle Pebbles
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 5% |
| Max temp. | 9°C |
| (feels like | 5°C) |
| Wind 22mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight | |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 8% |
| Min temp. | 8°C |
| (feels like | 4°C) |
| Wind 18mph | |
The tide at Bournemouth Hengistbury West Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 2:52 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 10:22 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
12.1°C
Food available
Toilets
There are 500 pay and display parking spaces at Hengistbury Head.
Dogs are allowed.
Beach cleaned regularly.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Excellent water quality
Rural Charlton Marshall Cottage
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Rowena Cottage
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Rural East Stoke Cottage
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Fordingbridge Cottage
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Magnolia Cottage (Heathfield Estate)
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Rural Shorwell Cottage
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Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (0.3 miles)
Christchurch Priory Church (1.1 miles)
Marvo Mysteries Escape Room Bournemouth (3.9 miles)
Oceana Day Spa (4 miles)
The MacGuffin Project (4.4 miles)
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (4.4 miles)
Dorset Day Trips (4.7 miles)
Be At One Cocktail Bar (4.8 miles)
All distances are approximate
just over a mile east as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 2 miles west as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
Location: Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SZ163908
Country: England
Local Authority: Bournemouth
Nearest postcode: BH6 4EN
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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