Durley Chine Beach (Dorset)

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Durley Chine beach (west cliff) is a good family sandy beach.
Water activities include sailing, windsurfing and canoeing and are zoned to allow for safe bathing.
Facilities include parking, pub, beach hut and deck chair hire, lifeguards in the summer months, kids zones, toilets, pedalos for hire.
Durley Chine Beach is a Blue Flag Beach and has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.
Durley Chine beach, dogs restrictions between 1st May and 30th September, although between Durley Inn and groyne 5 all year round.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have no beaches around Bournemouth, 56 beaches in Dorset, or check our list of Dorset Dog Friendly Beaches.
Beach Water Quality
Water samples are taken at regular intervals during the bathing season and at the end of the season the water quality is classified as:
- Excellent: the highest classification meaning the water is cleanest
- Good: generally good water quality
- Sufficient: meets minimum standards
- Poor: You are advised not to swim. The beach will stay open and an action plan should be in place to improve the water quality.
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