The Jurassic Coast is home to some truly outstanding beaches, beginning with the stretch of sandy goodness that encircles Exmouth, all the way through Portland’s hidden coves and the intimidating shingle of Chesil Beach, to Swanage’s picture postcard seafront that recalls Great British Seaside holidays of yore.
Dog-Friendly Beaches
A question our team are often asked is which beaches you can take your dog on. Well we’ve got you and your furry friend covered with our comprehensive Dog Friendly Beaches guide that’ll have tails wagging in no time.
Swimming Safely
Increasingly popular in recent years is wild swimming, and each of the beaches featured in our guides contains a section with helpful information on swimming conditions and safety considerations, including lifeguard service and any hidden dangers. Be sure to give it a good read before packing your gear and venturing out.
Fossil Hunting Beaches
Lastly, our coastline is renowned the world over for Fossil Hunting, and our Fossil Hunting Beaches guide gives you the lowdown on where you can expect to find some long-lost Jurassic treasure.
Pack your best fossil hunting tool (your eyes!), bring your young palaeontologists along, and walk in the footsteps of Mary Anning as you traverse this epic stretch of World Heritage coastline in search of a unique fossilised souvenir to bring home.