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
SandFacilities
All the facilities of a seaside resortToilets with disabled facilities and several cafes and restaurants
There is a first aid point and a lost child centre
Activities
SwimmingWindsurfing
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 TestedLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned daily.Dogs
Dogs are banned from the beach from 1st May to 30th September.Location
Nearest town: SwanageCounty: 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)