Durley Chine sits on the West Cliff, a short walk round the bay from the pier, and is best known for its striking eco beach hub an award-winning, sustainably built pavilion of cafés, showers and changing rooms that has become a model for greener seaside facilities.
What to expect
The beach itself is a broad, gently shelving stretch of golden sand with Blue Flag water quality and summer lifeguard cover. It’s quieter than the central beaches but still well served, so you can grab a coffee, rinse off after a swim and use proper toilets without trekking into town.
Access and families
Level promenade paths and step-free ramps make Durley Chine one of the easier beaches to reach with buggies or wheelchairs, and beach wheelchairs can be booked nearby. The calm water and open sand suit families looking for a relaxed day.
Nearby
Stroll east along the prom to Bournemouth Beach and the pier, or head west to the quieter sands of Alum Chine Beach.
