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Poole Harbour Lake Beach is a quiet sand and mud beach, approximately 340 metres wide, situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The beach is surrounded by Ham Common, a nature reserve that is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The beach has a historical pier where barges carrying clay for local pottery used to unload.
The beach itself is sheltered and offers safe bathing in the shallow waters. It is a popular spot for fishing, swimming, and sailing. Visitors may also catch a glimpse of seals swimming in the harbour. The beach is located near Poole town centre, making it an easily accessible destination.
Nearby Shell Bay Beach, located on the Isle of Purbeck, offers stunning views over Sandbanks and Poole Harbour. This beach is a popular spot for sailing and boating, with the Shell Bay Sailing RYA recognised training centre offering lessons and boat hire. The Studland Peninsula, which includes Shell Bay Beach, is owned by the National Trust and offers parking, toilets, and a range of amenities.
The pier at Poole Harbour Lake Beach has historical significance, with barges carrying clay for local pottery unloading at this point. The surrounding nature reserve, Ham Common, is a protected SSSI, highlighting the area's importance for conservation.
Sand Pebbles Mud
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Max temperature | 19°C |
| feels like | 21°C |
| Wind 5mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 71% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 7mph |  |
The tide at Poole Harbour Lake Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 1:39 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 7:18 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Toilets
Litter bins
Pay parking available.
Dogs are allowed
Beach cleaned weekly
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile east-southeast as the seagull flies, just over a mile by road.
around 4 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 6 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road or 8 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 8 miles east as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles south-southwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles east as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 10 miles east as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 11 miles east as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 12 miles southwest as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 12 miles east as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
Location: Ham Hill, Poole
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SY982904
Coordinates: 50°42'50"N 2°1'32"W
Mapcode: GBR XJ7.KF
What 3 Words: anyway.blast.record
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: Poole
Nearest postcode: BH15 4LR
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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