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Highcliffe Beach

Dorset, England


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A very attractive area of coast where breakwaters have created a series of cove-like sand and shingle beaches.

Well known for body boarding and swimming. The Cliffhanger Café with toilet facilities is located on the cliff top next to the large car park and offers great views to the Isle of Wight. There is a surfaced wheelchair route from Waterford Road to Chewton Glen. Dogs are not allowed on the beach between Groyne H8 and H11 between 1 May and 30 September, but are permitted on the gravel promenade if on a lead. Highcliffe Castle and Highcliffe village are both a short walk away.

Highcliffe Beach is adjacent to the Bournemouth Coast Path.

Bay Sand Shingle

Weather and tides for Friday 26 April

Today
Chance of rain 59%
Max temp. 10°C
(feels like 8°C)
Wind 9mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 92%
Min temp. 7°C
(feels like 4°C)
Wind 11mph

The tide at Highcliffe Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 7:04 AM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 12:12 PM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   11.4°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Highcliffe Beach

Things to do and see in the area

ClueCrypted Escape Room (1.9 miles)
Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.5 miles)
Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (2.9 miles)
Christchurch Priory Church (3.1 miles)
Artisan Bread Making New Forest (4.4 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Highcliffe, Christchurch

Location type: Urban

OS Grid: SZ208930

County: Dorset

Country: England

Local Authority: Christchurch

Nearest postcode: BH23 5BY

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