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Bournemouth has several beaches that cater to different tastes and preferences. Two of its notable beaches are Southbourne Beach and Durley Chine Beach.
Southbourne Beach is one of Bournemouth's quieter beaches, popular with bathers due to its gentle slope and absence of sudden shelves or rip currents. The beach offers a range of facilities, including a restaurant, cafe, and kiosks on the seafront. There are also dog exercise areas, making it an ideal spot for families and dog owners. The beach office provides free LV= Kidzone children's safety wristbands.
The beach can be reached directly from Southbourne High Street via the Fisherman's Walk nature trail, which offers stunning views of the beach and Hengistbury Head. On a clear day, visitors can even see the Needles cliffs on the Isle of Wight. The cliff lift operates daily from Easter to late October. The beach is especially popular with families, and its sandy shore with some shingle slopes gently into the sea.
There are certain rules and regulations in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors. Dogs are only allowed in designated dog-friendly areas during the season. Restrictions apply to cycling, skating, skateboarding, and e-scooters on the promenade in the summer. Only certain types of barbecues are permitted and must be disposed of properly.
Southbourne Beach has received the Blue Flag award, a testament to its high standards of water quality, safety, and environmental management.
Durley Chine Beach, located between Bournemouth Pier and Alum Chine, is a popular family summer holiday destination. The beach offers ideal swimming conditions and is patrolled by RNLI lifeguards during the holiday season. Visitors can enjoy an excellent range of children's play area facilities and disabled access.
The beach is surrounded by a selection of hotels, holiday apartments, and B&Bs to rent. There are also plenty of facilities close to the beach, including the Durley Inn Harvester, which serves family-friendly pub grub with ocean views. A row of brightly coloured beach huts is available for rent along the promenade.
Bournemouth Southbourne Beach is adjacent to the Bournemouth Coast Path.
Sand Shingle
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The tide at Bournemouth Southbourne Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:52 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 8:14 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Roadside parking along the overcliff drive. Various pay and display car parks.
Dogs allowed on the beach but restrictions apply in places.
Cleaned daily during the summer and weekly the rest of the year.
Daily - 30th April - 25th September
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
just over 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 2 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles west as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles west as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road or 5 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road or 6 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road or 7 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 9 miles west as the seagull flies, around 11 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 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
Location: Southbourne, Bournemouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SZ148910
Coordinates: 50°43'7"N 1°47'28"W
Mapcode: GBR 55H.XK5
What 3 Words: broad.angle.until
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 4BE
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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