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Beaches · South East England

Bournemouth West Beach

Free admission

Bournemouth West Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Bournemouth, the winter sun reflecting off the sea - geograph.org.uk - 5261566

Chris Downer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
Best time of year
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station
Bournemouth · 1.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Bournemouth West Beach is a beach on the coast of South-East England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bournemouth West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.9 km away. Postcode area BH2.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Bournemouth West Beach is a beach located in South-East England, within the unparished area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its geological and ecological significance, specifically the Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI.

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Coordinates
50.7145, -1.8817
Parish
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
Postcode
BH2 5DU
Parliamentary constituency
Bournemouth West
Nearest railway station
Bournemouth1.9 km
Official site
www.bic.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Bournemouth West Beach?
Bournemouth West Beach is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH2 5DU), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
Is Bournemouth West Beach a protected site?
Yes — Bournemouth West Beach is part of the Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Bournemouth West Beach free to visit?
Yes, Bournemouth West Beach is free to enter.
How do I get to Bournemouth West Beach?
The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH2 5DU.