South Beach is a small, child-friendly beach located in the UK. It is known for its sandy terrain and abundance of shells, making it an ideal location for children. The beach is also dog-friendly, providing a great spot for dog walks. The beach is often quiet, but can occasionally get crowded.
One of the natural characteristics of South Beach is the presence of rock pools, adding to its charm. The beach also offers stunning sea views and views of the coast. A walk around Studland to take in Old Harry Rocks is recommended for its spectacular views. The beach is also known for its beautiful colors that come out of the rocks in the rain.
The beach is accessible via a footpath that starts from the National Trust South Beach car park. The car park also has clean toilets for visitors. However, visitors are advised to bring their own supplies as the walk can be quite long.
In terms of amenities, there is a small cafe nearby that offers coffee, sandwiches, and ice cream. There's also a shop at the car park selling food items. However, apart from beach walks and coast walks, there aren't many activities available at the beach.
South Beach amenities include parking and toilet.
You can enjoy one of the restaurants at the beach while soaking up the sun.
Visitor reviews highlight the beauty and tranquility of the beach, with special praise for its child-friendly nature and the presence of interesting features such as rock pools and coastal walks. The beach is also appreciated for being dog-friendly and offering a unique experience in different weather conditions. However, some visitors express dissatisfaction with the lack of activities after the beach and coastal walks.
Most visitors to South Beach in Dorset choose to stay in the charming village of Studland, which is conveniently located near the beach. For those looking to be closer to more amenities, the nearby town of Swanage provides a wider range of accommodations and dining options.
The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.
Latitude: 50.6427236 / Longitude: -1.9440034
South Beach is located in Dorset. The following map of South Beach shows the exact location.
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| Low / High | 7.5°C/12.1°C |
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| Feels Like (High) | 9.1°C |
| Sea Temperature | 14.1 °C |
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| Wave Height | 0.7 m |
| Rain Chance | 3% |
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| Rainfall | 0 mm |
| Rain Duration | 0 h |
| Sunrise / Sunset | 07:25/16:20 |
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| Sunshine Hours | 0.0 hrs |
| UV Index | 0.8 |
| Cloud Cover | 73% |
| Speed | 29.5 km/h |
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| Gusts | 36 km/h |
| Direction | NE |
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