Barton-On-Sea (Christchurch) Beach

Barton-on-Sea offers a short, shingle and rock beach, backed by high, clay cliffs.  These cliffs are unstable in places, and access points to the beach were temporarily closed-off in May 2017 after a landslide.  In addition the beach suffers from coastal erosion and is said to have been the first beach in England to use rock groynes as a coastal defence.

The area has some stunning cliff-top walks, with views out towards Hengistbury Head to the west and The Solent and Isle of Wight to the east.  A cliff-top café and a restaurant provide excellent views of the entire bay.

The area is also popular with golfers and paragliders.