Dorset Jetski beaches

The beach guide has 14 jetski beaches listed in Dorset. Check here for all jetski beaches in the UK

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    1. Shore Road - Sandbanks Beach (Poole)

    With scenic views of Brownsea Island and the Purbeck Hills, this gently sloping, shelving beach with safe, clean water links to the main Sandbanks beach and is a family favourite. It's usually quieter than Sandbanks itself. The free…

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    2. Bournemouth Beach

    Bournemouth's main beach has been catering for beach-goers since Victorian times, yet remains one of Britain's favourite beaches. It is easy to see the attraction; a huge swathe of fine golden sand set on the doorstep of this vibrant coastal…

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    3. Highcliffe Beach

    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…

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    4. Alum Chine Beach (Bournemouth)

    West of Bournemouth Pier lies this clean, wide sand and shingle beach, backing on to attractive tropical gardens. It's usually quieter than the central beaches; family-friendly…

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    5. Fishermans Walk Beach (Bournemouth)

    A little quieter than the two main Bournemouth beaches at East Cliff and West Cliff, Fisherman's Walk is a family-friendly sandy beach with a pleasantly lively atmosphere. The beach is mainly sand with some shingle, and has beach huts…

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    6. East Cliff Beach (Bournemouth)

    Located between Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers, this well-maintained, sandy beach is one of the two main beaches at Bournemouth. East Cliff beach has a reputation for being one of the cleanest along this section of the Dorset coast. It…

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    7. West Bay (West)

    The village of West Bay, formerly known as Bridport Harbour, lies at the mouth of the River Brit, about one and a half miles south of Bridport. West Beach is one of the two beaches on either side of the harbour and it forms a cove between…

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    8. Southbourne Beach (Bournemouth)

    Bournemouth's Southbourne Beach can be reached directly from Southbourne High Street via the Fisherman's Walk nature trail. From the top of the cliff there are views of the beach and Hengistbury Head and, on a clear day, the Needles…

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    9. Durley Chine Beach (Bournemouth)

    West of Bournemouth pier, Durley Chine is often thought of as one of the best beaches in town, around 10 minutes' walk from the more central beaches. Its clean water, golden sands, and easy access to baby changing stations, RNLI services…

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    10. Mudeford Sandbank Beach

    Situated at the mouth of Christchurch harbour this sandy spit of beach forms a barrier between the sea and this large natural harbour. There are great views both of the harbour itself and to the Isle of Wight and Needles across the Solent.…

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    11. Avon Beach (Christchurch)

    Not far from Christchurch in Dorset, Avon beach is a good destination for families with young children. Backed by a promenade to one end and attractive, pastel coloured beach huts to the other, the beach here is gently sloping and is…

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    12. West Bay (East)

    This fine shingle beach stretches from the western end of the vast area of Chesil Beach to the harbour at West Bay. The beach slopes quite steeply into the sea and there are some areas of sand at the water’s edge. Because of this sudden…

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    13. Steamer Point Beach (Christchurch)

    Steamer Point is a dedicated Local Nature reserve (LNR) between Friar's Cliff and Highcliffe Castle on the Dorset Coast. The 24-acre site offers outstanding views from the cliff tops to the beach below and out over Hengistbury Head in…

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    14. Highcliffe Castle Beach (Christchurch)

    A lovely sand and shingle beach, excellent for swimming, with safe, clean water and views across to the Isle of Wight. Access from the grounds of Highcliffe Castle. Steamer Point Nature Reserve is adjacent to the beach. Parking and other…