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Highcliffe Beach is situated on the border of Dorset and Hampshire, and is the most easterly beach in Dorset. The beach is characterised by a series of cove-like sand and shingle beaches, created by a series of breakwaters. The beach is well known for body boarding and swimming, and offers stunning views across Christchurch Bay towards the Isle of Wight.
The shingle beach at Highcliffe has numerous groynes and a moderate slope, flattening to shallow sandy flats that are exposed when the tide retreats. Behind the beach are cliffs and a shoreline promenade, which provides access to the town and to the coast road at the top of the cliff. A large car park, known locally as the Crow's Nest, is located at the top of Highcliffe cliff, offering parking for over 600 cars, including disabled parking. The Cliffhanger Café, with toilet and baby changing facilities, is situated next to the car park and offers great views of the Isle of Wight.
A steep path descends from the car park down onto the beach, but disabled access is facilitated by a surfaced wheelchair route from Waterford Road to Chewton Glen. The beach is cleaned daily during the high season and at regular intervals during the winter. A lifeguard service is also available on the beach from July to September.
Dogs are not allowed on the beach between Groyne H8 and H11 from 1 May to 30 September, but are permitted on the gravel promenade if on a lead. Highcliffe Castle and Highcliffe village are both a short walk away, offering a range of pubs, restaurants, and shops. The Dorset coastal path also runs alongside the coast, providing a few miles of undisturbed paths for walkers to enjoy.
Highcliffe Beach is adjacent to the Bournemouth Coast Path.
Bay Sand Shingle
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 88% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 24mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 75% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 12°C |
| Wind 19mph | |
The tide at Highcliffe Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 7:16 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 12:46 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Litter bins
Parking for 900 including disabled. Fees apply during the season.
Dogs not allowed on certain areas May 1st to September 30th.
Beach cleaned manually each day during the summer and regularly during the winter.
Daily - 9th July - 4th September
Excellent water quality
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ClueCrypted Escape Room (1.9 miles)
Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.5 miles)
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (2.9 miles)
Christchurch Priory Church (3.1 miles)
Artisan Bread Making New Forest (4.4 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or just over a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 2 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles east as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 18 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 2 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 4 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
Location: Highcliffe, Christchurch
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SZ208930
Coordinates: 50°44'12"N 1°42'23"W
Mapcode: GBR 55F.MDW
What 3 Words: modifies.tapers.glory
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: Christchurch
Nearest postcode: BH23 5BY
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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