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Bournemouth Hengistbury West Beach is situated on the west side of the Hengistbury Headland, a promontory that juts out almost a mile into the sea, separating Poole Bay and Christchurch Bay. The beach is approximately one kilometre wide and is composed mainly of shingle and pebble.
The Hengistbury Headland, which includes the beach, is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and remains largely undeveloped. The terrain is a mix of heathland, woodland, wetland, and scrub, providing a habitat for a variety of plant and animal life. The headland is also thought to have been home to one of Britain's first Iron Age communities.
The beach offers views towards Poole Bay and the western tip of the Isle of Wight. It is a popular spot for swimming and surfing, although there is no lifeguard cover. Visitors can access the beach via a miniature land train that operates along a circular route, taking in the main car park and Mudeford Spit. The beach is also dog-friendly throughout the year.
The Hengistbury Headland has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, and most of the headland remains undeveloped. There are nature trails and a visitor centre, with information boards providing details about the wildlife and history of the area. Access to the beach is available via a land train from the Hungry Horse cafe.
Bournemouth Hengistbury West Beach is adjacent to the Bournemouth Coast Path.
Shingle Pebbles
| Tonight |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 12% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 16mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 71% |
| Max temperature | 19°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 19mph | |
| Max UV Index |  |
The tide at Bournemouth Hengistbury West Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:27 AM tomorrow, and the next low tide will be at approximately 8:18 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
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
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
just over a mile east as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
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 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-southwest 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.
around 10 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 11 miles west as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 12 miles west as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SZ163908
Coordinates: 50°43'0"N 1°46'10"W
Mapcode: GBR 55J.WZT
What 3 Words: safe.brand.quest
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 4EN
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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