Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets with disabled facilities and several cafes and restaurants
There is a first aid point and a lost child centre

Activities

Swimming
Windsurfing
Diving
Sailing
Sea canoeing
Fishing
Crazy golf
Bowls

Nature and Wildlife

The Dorset Coast Path extends in both directions from Swanage Bay. passing through beautiful countryside along this section of coast. The path to the north leads to Handfast Point. which provides excellent views of Old Harry Rocks and Poole Bay.

Parking

There are several car parks in the area.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily.

Dogs

Dogs are banned from the beach from 1st May to 30th September.

Awards and Recommendations

Blue Flag Beach
Quality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Swanage
County: Dorset
Latitude/Longitude: 50.6128, -1.95618
Postcode: BH19 1NS
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Steps and a ramp lead onto the beach from the promenade.

Public Transport

No Details.

Nearest Railway Stations

Parkstone (Dorset) (Approx. 7 miles away)
Poole (Approx. 7 miles away)
Branksome (Approx. 8 miles away)
Hamworthy (Approx. 9 miles away)
Wareham (Dorset) (Approx. 9 miles away)

Tourist Information

Swanage Tourist Information Centre The White House Swanage Tel: 0870 442 0680

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Swanage