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It is comprised of woodland and aquatic habitats and supports a wide variety of flora and fauna. There is a sandy beach located beneath the cliff top nature reserve. The beach has been designated as an area for water sports. No wheelchair access. Car parking is available at Seaway Ave. Dogs are welcome on this beach all year round but must be kept under control at all times. Highcliffe Castle & Friars Cliff beach are a short walk away.
Sand Shingle
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Chance of rain | 19% |
Min temp. | -1°C |
(feels like | -2°C) |
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Chance of rain | 19% |
Max temp. | 7°C |
(feels like | 5°C) |
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The tide at Christchurch Steamer Point is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 10:34 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 5:38 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Pay parking for 200 cars.
Beach cleaned regularly.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (2.2 miles)
Christchurch Priory Church (2.3 miles)
ClueCrypted Escape Room (2.6 miles)
Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (3.1 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
less than a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
less than a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
Location: Friars Cliff, Christchurch
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SZ196927
County: Dorset
Country: England
Local Authority: Christchurch
Nearest postcode: BH23 4JQ
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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