Beach Type

Sand and shingle

Facilities

Toilets
Disabled facilities and access
First aid post
Lost child centre
Cafe/restaurants
Shops
Slipway
Beach huts
Deckchair hire
Pedalo hire and a promenade

Activities

Swimming
Snorkelling
Sea canoeing
Beach volleyball
Beach soccer
Trampolines
Beach crazy golf
Land train
Children's areas and water sports centre

Nature and Wildlife

In the area there are town trails. RSPB guided tours. the South West Coastal Path Walk. Rangers Walks and Tours.

Parking

There is parking for 3.000 cars at the beach. including disabled spaces. There is a charge for using the car park.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily by the Council from 1st May to 30th September. There are litter and dog bins on the beach and promenade.

Dogs

Dogs are not permitted on the main sections of Weymouth Central or Lodmoor between 1st May and 30th September.

Awards and Recommendations

Quality Coast Award
Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Weymouth
County: Dorset
Latitude/Longitude: 50.6129, -2.45091
Postcode: DT4 7AX
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Weymouth is signposted from junction 25 of the M5 or via the M27. A31. A35. A354. Pedestrian/visitor access to the beach is available from the promenade.

Public Transport

Train services from London. Bristol. South West and South Wales. Regular and National Express buses from Poole. Bournemouth. Salisbury. Portland and Weymouth. Open top double decker service between Portland Bill and Weymouth seafront.

Nearest Railway Stations

Weymouth (Less than half a mile away)
Upwey (Approx. 3 miles away)
Dorchester West (Approx. 7 miles away)
Dorchester South (Approx. 7 miles away)
Moreton (Dorset) (Approx. 9 miles away)

Tourist Information

Weymouth Tourist Information Centre The Esplanade Weymouth Dorset DT4 7AN Tel: 01305 785747 Email: tourism@weymouth.gov.uk

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Weymouth