Highcliffe Beach

Christchurch

Type:Beach

Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5JA
Highcliffe Beach, Christchurch, credit Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Tourism

About

Highcliffe beach is located between the historic town of Christchurch and the picturesque village of Highcliffe-on-Sea.  This is a popular beach with dog walkers, backed by grassy dunes and low rise cliffs, it also has the historic Highcliffe Castle overlooking the beach.  

This is a dog friendly beach, but dogs are banned between groynes H8 & H11 from 1st May to 30th Sept. Dogs are permitted on the gravel promenade if on a lead all year.

This beach is the first beach that links the South East to the South West, it is made up of sand and shingle, it is just a short drive away from the New Forest. 

There is a large car park at Highcliffe beach with spaces for up to 400 cars along with a cafe and lifeguards during July and August.

Behind the beach you will find a criss-cross of paths, great for walking and exploring with easy access at the western end to Steamer Point Nature Reserve.  Take a stroll for a 2.5 miles walk along the beach to Mudeford Quay where you can take the ferry across to Mudeford Sandbank.

Other closest beaches include Avon Beach and Naish Beach, Hampshire

 

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Facilities

Catering

  • Cafe

Establishment Features

  • Dogs admitted on a lead - Dogs are not allowed on the beach from 1st May to 30th Sept. Dogs are permitted on the gravel promenade if on a lead all year.

Parking & Transport

  • Coach parking
  • On Site Car Parking

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Map & Directions

Road Directions

Sat Nav postcode is BH23 5DA  - this will lead you to Highcliffe top car park, there are also 100 car parking spaces at Highcliffe Castle Car Park which has a zig-zag path down to the beach.

Awards

  • Beach AwardsBlue Flag Blue Flag 2024
  • Regional and Miscellaneous -Seaside Award Seaside Award 2024

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