Poole Beaches Guide

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If you do visit for a beach walk, why not use the opportunity to explore other parts of the seafront – there’s plenty to choose from.  The BCP Beach Check app – free to download for any Apple or Android device, was originally created to monitor the busy beaches but for the winter time it’s the perfect app for finding another beauty spot.

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Blue Flag and Seaside Awards

We’ve retained the international Blue Flag award status since it was first introduced in 1996 and as of 2019 Poole, Bournemouth and Christchurch have secured 9 Blue Flag awards for Sandbanks, Shore Road, Canford Cliffs, Branksome Chine, Alum Chine, Durley Chine, Fisherman’s Walk, Southbourne and Manor Steps. 

We have also secured a total of 14 Seaside Awards for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Fantastic awards like this recognise the highest standards for water quality, environmental management, safety and services and environmental education.

Sandbanks Beach  

Naturally beautiful, with its golden sand, Sandbanks Beach is an award winning Blue Flag beach achieving the highest standard of cleanliness. Sandbanks has held the highly coveted international Blue Flag for over 30 years and offers a designed area for barbeques and swimmers. Slacklining posts have been installed. Equipment is available to hire from the beach office. Activities at Sandbanks include crazy golf, children's play area and Sandbanks Beach Cafe. You can find great inspiration on all that Sandbanks has to offer with our 24-Hour in Sandbanks Itinerary. 

Shore Road Beach

Fine golden sands, gradual sloping beach and clean, safe water makes Shore Road Beach an ideal place to visit. Watersports hire and tuition is available nearby and there is a dedicated 'launch' zone for kitesurfers and windsurfers.