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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 |  |
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| Chance of rain | 8% |
| Max temp. | 14°C |
| (feels like | 14°C) |
| Wind 13mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | 1% |
| Min temp. | 9°C |
| (feels like | 8°C) |
| Wind 4mph |  |
The tide at Bournemouth Hengistbury West Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:28 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:58 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Moderate
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
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around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
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 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles west as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 4 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 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
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Location: Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SZ163908
Country: England
Local Authority: Bournemouth Borough Council
Nearest postcode: BH6 4EN
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
