Marine Conservation Society reccommended

  • Canford Cliffs

    Canford Cliffs Beach

    One of Poole's more tranquil beaches. Wide and sandy, with toilets and an ice cream kiosk. Village shops half a mile away.

  • Swanage Beach

    swanage beach

    Swanage Beach is a fine sandy beach that has been awarded Blue Flag status for its cleanliness and amenities

  • Alum Chine Beach

    Alum Chine beach

    Alum Chine is a Blue Flag beach so has a good range of facilities including huts, disabled access, children's play area and paddling pool

  • Durdle Door

    Durdle Door beach

    With its iconic rock arch Durdle Door is one of Dorset's foremost landmarks

  • Branksome Chine

    Branksome Chine Beach

    A wide, sandy beach backed by a promenade. All facilities including beach huts, shop, bar and restaurant. Good disabled access and a safe swim zone.

  • Highcliffe Beach

    Highcliffe Beach

    Highcliffe Beach is Dorset's first or last beach depending on how you look at it!