Seatown Beach

Chideock, Dorset

A steep shingle beach set in a bay. Great for collecting fossils. It is more suitable for shore fishing than sun bathing. The beach is backed by blue Lias cliffs which are unsafe and dangerous to climb.

Beach Type

Shingle

Facilities

Toilets
Including disabled facilities
And a pub

Activities

Swimming and fishing
There is no zoning for water sports

Nature and Wildlife

There is a coastal path and cliff and seashore wildlife at the beach.

Parking

There is parking for 100 cars. There is a charge for using the car park.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is not cleaned but there are litter bins.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Chideock
County: Dorset
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7214, -2.82316
Postcode: DT6 6JU
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

Explore more of the area around Chideock, Dorset at Explore Britain.

Access

Take the A35 and the beach is down a narrow lane from Chideock.

Public Transport

None.

Nearest Railway Stations

Axminster (Approx. 9 miles away)

Tourist Information

Bridport Tourist Information Centre 47 South Street DT6 3NY Tel: 01308 424901 Fax: 01308 421060 Email: bridport.tic@westdorset-dc.gov.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Chideock

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