Durley Chine Beach is a scenic beach located in Durley Chine, situated to the west of Bournemouth pier. The beach is renowned for its cleanliness and golden sands that are ideal for sunbathing and building sandcastles. It is a favored spot for families due to its numerous amenities, which include baby changing stations, ice cream kiosks, and lost children's centers.
Dogs are allowed on certain sections of the beach, but they must be kept on a leash in specific areas. Durley Chine Car Park is located adjacent to the beach and has accessible bays, making it convenient for visitors to access the beach. Additionally, the beach is a popular spot for water sports enthusiasts, with activities such as wind surfing, water skiing, surfing, swimming, sailing, jet-skiing, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking available.
Beach huts are available to rent throughout the year, and there are toilets with baby changing facilities and an accessible toilet. The beach is accessible from the car park or Middle Chine. It is a shingle and sand beach with a gentle slope into the sea, and lifeguard patrols are available from May to September.
Barbecues are only allowed at specific times, and gas barbecues are not permitted. Amenities on the beach include toilets, bars, and restaurants.
Durley Chine Beach amenities include toilet.
You can enjoy a refreshing drink at one of the bars situated on the beach.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
Visitor reviews highlight that the beach is well-kept, clean, and has amazing views. Visitors appreciate the separate pet-friendly section, nearby restaurants and cafes, and friendly locals. However, visitors complain about the cold water and lack of water sports.
Beach lovers heading to Durley Chine Beach often opt for accommodations in the nearby West Cliff area of Bournemouth, which is within walking distance and offers a range of hotels and guesthouses. Many visitors also choose to stay in Bournemouth city center, enjoying both the vibrant city life and easy access to the scenic beach.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 50.7130908 / Longitude: -1.8889467
Durley Chine Beach is located in Bournemouth. The following map of Durley Chine Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 14°C/25.9°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 25°C |
| Sea Temperature | 21.8 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.2 m |
| Rain Chance | 4% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 05:23/21:05 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 15.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 5.85 |
| Cloud Cover | 54% |
| Speed | 18.4 km/h |
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| Gusts | 35.6 km/h |
| Direction | SW |
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