Highcliffe Beach is a beach in Dorset, England.

Highcliffe Beach is a stunning destination nestled at the easternmost point of Dorset on the border with Hampshire. The beach consists of a combination of sand and shingle, which is immensely popular with surfers and swimmers alike. Especially those who enjoy body boarding! A series of breakwaters lend themselves to the beach’s protection, as well as grassy dunes and shrublands. From July to September there’s a lifeguard service available at the beach and visitors can take advantage of the 600-space pay car park – complete with a toilet and baby changing facilities, and the Cliffhanger Café, at the top of Highcliffe cliff. Take a walk along the Dorset Coastal Path from nearby Chewton Bunny to Mudeford Quay and explore some of the undisturbed paths along the shore. A few hundred meters away, in the centre of Highcliffe, you can find plenty of restaurants, pubs, and shops.

Are there lifeguards on Highcliffe Beach?

Highcliffe Beach is a lifeguarded beach.

Beach lifeguards in Dorset are provided by the RNLI and details can be subject to change.

For the most up-to-date information on lifeguards at Highcliffe Beach including lifeguard patrol dates and times, please refer to the RNLI website.

Are dogs allowed on Highcliffe Beach?

So – is Highcliffe Beach, Dorset dog friendly?

There are certain times of the year when dogs are allowed on Highcliffe Beach.

Dogs are allowed on the gravel promenade year-round if on a lead, but are banned from the area between groynes H8 and H11 from May 1st to September 30th.

Is there parking at Highcliffe Beach?

There is parking availabile at Highcliffe Beach.

This location offers 900 parking spaces, including spaces for disabled drivers, and a fee is required for using the parking facilities from March 1st to October 31st.

Highcliffe Beach Location

The nearest postcode location for Highcliffe Beach is: BH23 5DG
The OS Grid Reference for Highcliffe Beach is: SZ 2052 9297
The nearest town to Highcliffe Beach is: Christchurch

Highcliffe Beach Map

Here is a map of the nearest postcode location: [pw_map address=”BH23 5DG” key=”AIzaSyA3rR60XBp9yDRlF54_kqsPLOAk3w7K51U”]

Highcliffe Beach – Additional Information

☑️ Great for Surfing
☑️ Toilets

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