Bournemouth East Cliff Beach
Bournemouth’s East Cliff beach is situated between Bournemouth and Boscombe Piers and this is a great sandy family beach.
The land train goes along the promenade between the two piers.
The East Cliff Railway or East Cliff Lift is a funicular railway and links the seaside promenade and Bournemouth East Beach with the cliff top and the town behind.
Facilities include toilets, parking, cliff lift, cafe/shops and seasonal lifeguards.
East Cliff beach, dogs not allowed between 1st May and 30th September.
Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 8 beaches around Bournemouth, 57 beaches in Dorset, or check our list of Dorset Dog Friendly Beaches.
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Address:
Bournemouth East Cliff Beach, 39 Undercliff Dr, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1, United Kingdom
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