Swanage - South Beach

Swanage, Dorset

The safe sheltered bay is flanked by magnificent chalk headlands on either side. The gently sloping sands form a good 2km family beach with a promenade, providing all the facilities of a small seaside resort.

Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

All the facilities of a seaside resort
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 and crazy golf and bowls
There is cycle hire
A diving school and boat trips on offer at the nearby marina

Nature and Wildlife

Explore Swanage. walk out to Pevril point or follow the coast path further afield.

Parking

Various car parks available.

Water Quality

Not Tested

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily.

Dogs

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

Location

Nearest town: Swanage
County: Dorset
Latitude/Longitude: 50.6083, -1.95619
Postcode: BH19 1BS
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Situated within Swanage town centre.

Public Transport

5 min walk from Swanage train station.

Nearest Railway Stations

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

Tourist Information

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

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Swanage

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