Milford-on-sea Beach

Bournemouth, Hampshire

This is part of a long sweeping pebble beach interspersed with wooden and rock groynes. Backed by low cliffs at its western end, it adjoins a nature reserve to the east.

Beach Type

Pebble

Facilities

Toilets with disabled facilities
There are cafes in the car parks and facilities in the village

Activities

Swimming

Nature and Wildlife

The Solent Way passes through Milford and many local routes exist. Contact the local Visitor Information Centre for details.

Parking

Large car parks nearby.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily in the summer.

Dogs

Dogs are allowed. but the area is covered by the Land Fouling Act meaning dog mess must be cleared up.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Bournemouth
County: Hampshire
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7219, -1.59904
Postcode: SO41 0PT
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Access

Signposted from the A337. Various accesses to the beach from the local road. stepped in the west and ramped in the east; limited access for disabled people.

Public Transport

There are buses from Bournemouth and Southampton.

Nearest Railway Stations

Lymington Town (Approx. 4 miles away)
New Milton (Approx. 4 miles away)
Lymington Pier (Approx. 4 miles away)
Sway (Approx. 4 miles away)
Hinton Admiral (Approx. 5 miles away)

Tourist Information

Lymington Visitors Information Centre New Street Lymington Hampshire Tel: 01926 311470

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Bournemouth

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