Christchurch Highcliffe Castle
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- 2025-01-21
Christchurch Highcliffe Castle is in Christchurch Bay on the Dorset coast. The bay is approximately 13 kilometres wide from Hengistbury Head to Hurst Castle. Highcliffe Castle is a sand and shingle beach resort, approximately one kilometre wide, backed by woodland covered cliffs. Christchurch Highcliffe Castle Beach is located 2 kilometers south west of Highcliffe-on-Sea in the county of Dorset.
There is a mobile cafe available, although the main cafe building is currently closed. Parking can be a problem when it is busy, so it is advisable to arrive early, especially on weekends. The castle itself has a rich history and offers a magical wedding venue. The location is convenient, with ample parking and beautiful surroundings of gardens and forest walkways. The beach provides great views of the coast and Isle of Wight, and there are essential facilities available. The left side of the beach is sandy with strong waves, while the right side is pebbly with slightly calmer waves.
Please help the next visitor by writing a few lines about the beach, are there toilets? Is it shallow? Is there a jetty or maybe a kiosk?
Beaches close to Christchurch Highcliffe Castle
Highcliffe Beach is located 1000 meters south west of Highcliffe-on-Sea in the county of Dorset. Dogs welcome between the groynes H4 and H8 between October and April.
Christchurch Steamer Point beach is located 2 kilometers south west of Highcliffe-on-Sea in the county of Dorset.
Christchurch Friar\'s Cliff Beach is situated 2 kilometers south west of Highcliffe-on-Sea in Dorset.
Christchurch Friars Cliff is in Christchurch Bay on the Dorset coast. The bay is approximately 13 kilometres wide from Hengitsbury Head to Hurst Castle. Friars Cliff is a sandy beach resort, approximately 850 metres wide, backed by a promenade and beach huts.
Highcliffe is a popular resort beach on the east Dorset coast, looking out across Christchurch Bay with views of the Isle of Wight to the east. The shingle beach has numerous groynes and a moderate slope, flattening to shallow sandy flats that are exposed when the tide retreats. Behind the beach are cliffs and a shoreline promenade which provides access to the town and to the coast road at the top of the cliff.
Christchurch Avon Beach is in Christchurch Bay on the Dorset coast. The bay is approximately 13 kilometres wide from Hengitsbury Head to Hurst Castle. Christchurch Avon is a sandy beach resort, approximately 700 metres wide, close to Christchurch town. Avon Beach is about 3 kilometers south west of Highcliffe-on-Sea. Dogs welcome between October and April.
This beach is open to dogs year round.
Christchurch Mudeford Quay Beach is in Dorset, 7 kilometers east of Christchurch.
Christchurch Mudeford Sandbank is in Christchurch Bay on the Dorset coast. The bay is approximately 13 kilometres wide from Hengitsbury Head to Hurst Castle. Mudeford Sandbank is a sandbank beach resort, approximately one and a half kilometres wide, with views across the harbour. Bournemouth Mudeford Sandbank beach is about 7 kilometers east of Christchurch. Dogs welcome all year round.
Bournemouth Hengistbury Head Beach is 7 kilometers south east of Christchurch in the county of Dorset. Dogs welcome all year round.
