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Located by the small village of Charmouth, the beach is one of the best fossil hunting beaches in the UK.

Ringstead Bay is a small shingle / sand cove with interest to geologists and fossil hunters

Sandbanks Beach is backed by some of the most expensive property in Europe, this may give an indication of the quality of the beach. Long, sandy and winner of numerous blue flag awards

Yet another Blue Flag beach in Bournemouth! Fisherman's Walk is a popular spot for watersports and not quite as packed as the other town beaches

Mudeford Beach is a narrow strip of sand guarding the entrance of Christchurch harbour. It is well known for its extrodinarily expensive beach huts

Bowleaze Cove is the far end of the crescent of sand that stretches from Weymouth. It is popular with jetskis and other watercraft

Weymouth beach is a long, fine sandy beach that has been awarded the Blue Flag award on several occasions

A beach resort situated in Christchurch on a 1/4 mile long section of beach. Facilities including cafe, shop, beach huts and a variety of beach and sports equipment available for hire.

Studland Beach is recognised as one of the finest beaches in UK. Clean, sandy, long, backing onto a Wildlife reserve, what more could you ask for?

Southbourne Beach is a Blue Flag beach to the west of Christchurch. As you would expect it offers clean, safe bathing and all the family facilities

Bournemouth Beach is hugely poular for 2 reasons - it is right in the centre of town and it's a great beach - clean, safe and it sometimes even has surf!

Church Ope Cove is one of the few beaches on the Isle of Portland and is suitable for swimming and diving

Boscombe Beach is really a continuation of the beach at Bournemouth. Pretty much the same - clean, safe etc - but a little less crowded

Seatown is another popular fossil hunting beach with a rich and dark history of smuggling

West Bay Beach is located next to a bustling harbour to which extends eastwards and westwards