Christchurch - Steamer Point Beach
Christchurch, Dorset
Steamer Point is a 24 acre cliff top designated local nature reserve (LNR) situated next to Friars Cliff. 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.
Beach Type
Sand & shingleActivities
SwimmingCanoeing
Jet skiing
Windsurfing
Zoning for watersports
Nature and Wildlife
Christchurch Coastal Path - The path runs the full length of the Christchurch coastline from Chewton Bunny to Mudeford Quay.Parking
Pay parking for 200 cars including disabled.Water Quality
Not TestedLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
Beach cleaned manually each day during the summer and at regular intervals during the winter.Dogs
There are no dog restrictions.Location
Nearest town: ChristchurchCounty: Dorset
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7339, -1.72082
Postcode: BH23 4JQ
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
From Christchurch on the A35 take the A337 (Lymington Road) at Somerford Roundabout towards Highcliffe. At the next roundabout (Hobourne) take the 3rd exit onto The Runway. Turn left onto Bure Lane; turn right into Seaway Avenue.Public Transport
Christchurch / Hinton Admiral Train Station: Wilts & Dorset Buses 121, 123 from Bournemouth, Christchurch, New Milton or Lymington.Nearest Railway Stations
Hinton Admiral (About a mile and a half away)Christchurch (Approx. 3 miles away)
New Milton (Approx. 3 miles away)
Pokesdown (Approx. 4 miles away)
Sway (Approx. 6 miles away)