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Bowleaze Cove is a sand and pebble beach resort, approximately one kilometre wide, backed by cliffs. The River Jordan flows across the beach to the sea. At low tide, further patches of sand and a number of rockpools become visible. The beach features a slipway suitable for launching small craft and a short pier used mainly by anglers.
In summer, the beach is popular with families, jet-ski enthusiasts, and bathers, with the water zoned for safety. Children can enjoy paddling in the shallow waters of the cove or in the River Jordan, which enters the sea at the beach. The beach offers various facilities, including a café, gift shop, and nearby pub. During the summer season, a funfair operates next to the beach, and a car boot sale takes place on Mondays in the beach car park.
Above Furzy Cliff, between the cove and the village of Preston, visitors can explore the ruins of a Roman temple at Jordan Hill. From the beach, there are good views over the Jurassic coastline towards Weymouth and the Isle of Portland. In peak holiday season, this can be a good spot to view the weekly Weymouth firework display.
Bowleaze Cove is on the Jurassic Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Bay Sand Shingle Pebbles Rock
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| Max temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
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| Min temperature | 11°C |
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The tide at Bowleaze Cove is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:00 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 1:58 AM tomorrow.
Detailed weather and tides »
Food available
Shops
Slipway
There is pay and display car parking.
Dogs are allowed but there are restrictions further south at Weymouth.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile southwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles east as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 7 miles south as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles east as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road or 10 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 13 miles east as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road or 17 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 14 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 17 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 18 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
Location: Bowleaze, Weymouth
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SY703819
Coordinates: 50°38'9"N 2°25'14"W
Mapcode: GBR PZ.HLDV
What 3 Words: ratty.dangerously.umbrellas
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.
County: Dorset
Country: England
Local Authority: Weymouth and Portland
Nearest postcode: DT3 6PR
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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