Approximate Location Map
Use two fingers to pan or zoom the map
Use two fingers to pan or zoom the map
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 | 50% |
| Max temp. | 15°C |
| (feels like | 11°C) |
| Wind 20mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 33% |
| Min temp. | 13°C |
| (feels like | 11°C) |
| Wind 13mph |  |
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Approximate sea surface temperature:
16.2°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 Dorset Cottage
From £694.00 per week at Holidaycottages.co.uk
Coastal Swanage Cottage
From £789.00 per week at Holidaycottages.co.uk
Coastal Hampshire Cottage
From £692.00 per week at Holidaycottages.co.uk
Baytree Cottage
From £6031.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
Romantic Isle Of Wight Stable Cottage
From £339.00 per week at Holidaycottages.co.uk
Bassett Green Apartment 4
From £2100.00 per week at Sykes Holiday Cottages
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
less than a mile east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
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!)
Important! Beach information is compiled from a variety of different sources and is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of compilation. However, information may be incorrectly supplied by our sources or go out of date after publication. BritishBeaches.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy of any information on this page.
(Or après-beach. Or pre-beach. Or, just because you might want stuff)
Women's Swimwear
Roidal Amapola Dalia Bikini
Only £163.95 from UK Swimwear
Sportswear & Swimwear
Golddigga Slogan T Shirt Ladies
Only £4.00 from sportsdirect.com
Men's Tops
Weird Fish Barrett Short Sleeve Henley T-Shirt Blue Mirage Size L
Only £17.50 from Weird Fish
Men's Tops
Craghoppers NosiLife Barmera Shirt
Only £30.55 from OutdoorGear UK
