About This Place

Highcliffe Beach is the most easterly beach in Dorset, sitting right on the border with Hampshire.  --> A series of breakwaters help to create a sand and shingle beach that is popular with swimmers and surfers, particularly body boarders. Not in keeping with its name, Highcliffe is backed by grassy dunes, bushes, trees and low-rise cliffs. The dunes and shrublands behind the beach are criss-crossed with a number of paths and at the western end there is the Steamer Point Nature Reserve.From July to September there is a lifeguard service on the beach and the beach is cleaned daily during the high season and at regular intervals during the winter. Car-parking for just over 600 cars is available at the top of Highcliffe cliff, a pay car park, including disabled parking as well as a café (The Cliffhanger Café) and toilet and baby changing facilities. From here there is a rather steep path descending down onto the beach that makes disabled access difficult. However, there is a surfaced wheelchair route from Waterford Road to Chewton GlenPubs, restaurants, and shops can be found a few hundred meters away in the centre of the town of Highcliffe.The Dorset coastal path runs alongside the coast from nearby Chewton Bunny along to Mudeford Quay, providing a few miles of undisturbed paths for walkers to enjoy.

💡 Our Take

Looking for a super dog-friendly escape on the sunny south coast? Then we at DogParkUK heartily recommend Highcliffe Beach, in Dorset! It's a sandy dream where dogs can happily run free all year round. Parking is usually plentiful, and you'll find handy facilities a short walk away. The gentle waves make it paw-fect for confident swimmers, but remember to keep a close eye on excitable pups. This vast, open beach is especially brilliant for bigger breeds who love to stretch their legs. Tip: Pack a portable bowl and fresh water, as the sandy walks can get thirsty work! Highcliffe is the ideal choice!