Array ( [name] => Bridport [county] => Dorset [region_id] => 1 [country] => England [dist] => 0.090017 [region] => south-west-england ) Cogden Beach - Dorset | UK Beach Guide

Cogden Beach

Cogden Beach - Dorset
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This little-known sand and shingle beach is now owned by the National Trust and comes complete with a members car park.

The beach at Cogden is an unusual mix in that it feels remote, is often described as a “secret beach” yet is surprisingly easy to get to. The X53 bus even stops here!

What you won’t find at Cogden are facilities, but this seems a fair trade for a a bit of peace in this beautiful rural setting.

Type of beach

Sandy

Lifeguard service

No

Dogs friendly beach?

Dogs allowed

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Nearest town

Bridport

OS grid ref.

SY 5023 8813

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Cogden Beach Reviews

Amanda
Jul 23rd 2020

Absolutely beautiful stretch of quiet beach and dog friendly

Steve carr
Aug 08th 2025

Beautiful setting,lovely beach. Steep hill from car park to beach. Could do with a hand rail to help us oldies traverse up and down

Unspoilt beach

Jun 02nd 2025

Very nice, peaceful National Trust beach. Short walk from small car park. Steep sloping beach so would not recommend swimming there