Church Ope Cove
Beautiful sheltered cove beneath ruined Rufus Castle with clear waters and historical richness.
Beaches
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Man o’ War Beach
Spectacular small cove near Durdle Door with turquoise waters, chalk cliffs, and steep access.
Ringstead Bay
Peaceful shingle beach beneath chalk cliffs with excellent swimming, fossils, and quiet atmosphere.
West Bay Beach
Dramatic beach bracketed by golden sandstone cliffs, famous from TV’s Broadchurch.
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Charmouth Beach
Britain’s premier fossil hunting beach where Mary Anning discovered ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs.
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Bournemouth Beach
Seven miles of Blue Flag golden sands, Britain’s award-winning classic seaside destination.
Boscombe Beach
Trendy beach with Boscombe Pier, excellent surf conditions, and Britain’s first surf reef.
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Weymouth Beach
Classic three-mile Blue Flag beach with golden sands and traditional seaside atmosphere.
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Studland Bay
Four miles of golden beaches with sheltered waters, rare wildlife, and Old Harry Rocks views.
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Chesil Beach
18-mile natural shingle beach, one of Britain’s most remarkable geological wonders.