Beaches · South West England
Alum Chine Beach
In or near Studland.
Alum Chine Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Branksome · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Alum Chine Beach is a beach on the coast of South-East England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Bournemouth West parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Branksome, about 2.5 km away. Postcode area BH4.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alum Chine Beach is a beach located in South-East England, within the unparished area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, postcode BH4. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its geological significance as part of the Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7114, -1.8940
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH4 8AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth West
- Nearest railway station
- Branksome — 2.5 km
Sources
- osm: w761696996 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alum Chine Beach?
- Alum Chine Beach is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH4 8AN), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is Alum Chine Beach?
- Alum Chine Beach is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Alum Chine Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Branksome, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH4 8AN.
- Is Alum Chine Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Alum Chine Beach is part of the Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Alum Chine Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Alum Chine Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alum Chine Beach?
- The nearest railway station is Branksome, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH4 8AN.