Beaches in Dorset
This beach is less commercial than the neighbouring ones and is reached by steps that run down the wooded cliff from the castle grounds. There are good views to the Isle of White and the sand and water are clean and safe.
Charmouth West Beach, Nr Lyme Regis, Dorset
Sandy beach stretching for two miles - great for fossils and rock pools
Charmouth West, otherwise known as 'The Jurassic Coast', is an extremely scenic beach that stretches for two miles with intervening rock pools between Black Venn and Golden Cap.
Lulworth Cove Beach, Nr West Lulworth, Dorset
Amazing horseshoe shaped natural cove with pebble beach
The sheltered nature of this unique cove makes it the ideal place for swimming, snorkelling or just relaxing. There’s an excellent cliff top walk to Durdle Door and during the summer you can take boat trips along the Jurassic Coast.
Beautiful gravel and sand beach backed by magnificent cliffs, including Golden Cap, the highest cliff on the south coast at 191m above sea level.
An idyllic strip of sandy beach bordering Christchurch Harbour and adjacent to the ancient headland of Hengistbury Head. A picturesque, peaceful site without vehicular access.
