Gundimore Beach is a sandy beach situated in Gundimore, Christchurch, United Kingdom. It offers stunning views of the Isle of Wight and Mudeford Sandbank. The beach is designated for water sports and is easily accessible from Mudeford Quay and Avon Beach.
Food outlets, a café, restaurant, and shops are available at both locations. However, visitors should take note that horses are not allowed on the seashore during certain dates and times. Open fires, fire pits, or fire bowls are prohibited on the beach, promenade, cliffs, cliff tops, or woodland areas to protect the surrounding unique cliff habitats.
Parking is available at Mudeford Quay and Avon Beach Car Park, and the nearest toilets with baby changing facilities are at Avon Beach and Mudeford Quay. There are 24 accessible parking spaces at Mudeford Quay Car Park and 6 spaces at Avon Beach Car Park, with accessible toilets available.
Dogs are welcome all year, off-lead, but must be on a lead on the promenade. Visitors should be aware that there is no lifeguard service at Gundimore Beach.
Visitor reviews highlight that Avon Beach is a lovely beach with lots of amenities such as shops, cafes, and a park nearby. However, some visitors complain that the beach has too many pebbles and hurts their feet. Other reviews mention that while the beach is beautiful, there are limited options for food, drinks, and activities. Additionally, there are public toilets available but no changing rooms. Dogs are allowed off-leash during the off-season and on a leash during high season.
Most visitors to Gundimore Beach often stay in the nearby town of Christchurch, which offers a variety of accommodations ranging from cozy bed and breakfasts to modern hotels. The area is popular not only for its picturesque beaches but also for its proximity to the New Forest National Park and the historic Christchurch Priory.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
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Latitude: 50.7312868 / Longitude: -1.7312559
Gundimore Beach is located in Christchurch. The following map of Gundimore Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 17°C/23.4°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 22.4°C |
| Sea Temperature | 19.6 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.5 m |
| Rain Chance | 8% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 05:25/21:01 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 10.8 hrs |
| UV Index | 5.4 |
| Cloud Cover | 65% |
| Speed | 19.3 km/h |
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| Gusts | 33.5 km/h |
| Direction | W |
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