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Seatown Beach is situated in Lyme Bay, approximately 900 metres wide, and is set in a bay with a steep shingle shoreline. The beach is backed by blue Lias cliffs, which are considered unsafe and dangerous to climb. A notable feature of the beach is the River Winniford, which flows into the sea at its centre.
The beach is located near the village of Chideock, at the end of a country lane, and is part of the coastal hamlet of Seatown. This hamlet is situated just east of Golden Cap, the highest point on England's south coast. The beach is privately owned but open to the public.
Seatown Beach is popular for collecting fossils and shore fishing, rather than sunbathing. The steeply shelving shingle beach and strong undertow, even when waves are small, mean that caution is advised for visitors. There are no lifeguards on duty at the beach. Nearby, the Anchor Inn, a multi-award-winning pub, offers a range of seafood and ales.
The beach is relatively quiet, with a nearby holiday park. The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for exploration, particularly for children, with the river and beach providing a variety of activities.
Visitors to Seatown Beach should be aware of the potential dangers, including the steep bank and strong undertow. Additionally, the blue Lias cliffs backing the beach are considered unsafe and dangerous to climb.
Seatown Beach is on the West Dorset Heritage Coast and the Jurassic Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Shingle Pebbles
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 25mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 30mph |  |
The tide at Seatown Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 7:28 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 12:56 AM tomorrow.
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Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
There is parking for 100 cars. There is a charge for using the car park.
The beach is not cleaned.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 2 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 2 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 4 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 5 miles west as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 11 miles west as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 12 miles west as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 13 miles west as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 18 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 18 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 18 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 18 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 18 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 18 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 18 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 25 miles by road.
around 18 miles west as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
Location: Seatown
Location type: Village
Nearest village: Chideock
OS Grid: SY419916
Coordinates: 50°43'18"N 2°49'23"W
Mapcode: GBR PM.95HL
What 3 Words: swung.conga.merely
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: West Dorset
Parish: Chideock
Nearest postcode: DT6 6JU
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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