Poole - Shore Road. Sandbanks Beach
Poole, Poole
This is a narrow beach with a promenade. There are scenic views across the harbour to Brownsea Island and Purbeck Hills, providing an excellent backdrop for sunsets. Shore Road beach is popular with a continental feel due to its Mediterranean style café.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
Toilets available; facilities for disabled people and baby changingHotels and a pub nearby
Activities
SwimmingJet ski area
Sailing
Windsurfing
Nature and Wildlife
For further information on local walks contact the local Tourist Information Centre.Parking
Spaces for 350 cars on the promenade.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
RNLICleaning and Litter
Cleaned daily during the summer.Dogs
Dogs not allowed on main beach from 1st May - 30th Sept.Awards and Recommendations
Blue Flag BeachMarine Conservation Society Recommended
Location
Nearest town: PooleCounty: Poole
Latitude/Longitude: 50.6938, -1.92779
Postcode: BH13 7PS
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
Follow the B3369 from the civic centre of Poole; well signposted from minor roads. Disabled access to the promenade.Public Transport
The nearest train station is Branksome though trains run more regularly to Poole. From Poole train station it is a short walk to the bus station where there is a bus to Sandbanks. the neighbouring beach to Shore Road.Nearest Railway Stations
Parkstone (Dorset) (Approx. 2 miles away)Branksome (Approx. 3 miles away)
Poole (Approx. 3 miles away)
Bournemouth (Approx. 4 miles away)
Hamworthy (Approx. 5 miles away)