Natural landmarks · South West England
West Cliff Lift
In or near Stanpit.
West Cliff Lift — a natural landmark in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
West Cliff Lift is a natural landmark located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The West Cliff Lift is a funicular railway that provides easy access between the beach and the cliff top in Bournemouth. Visitors can enjoy scenic views of the coastline while using this convenient mode of transport.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The West Cliff Lift is a funicular railway located in South-East England. It provides transport between the beach and the cliff top, offering views of the surrounding area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7151, -1.8813
- Parish
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area
- Postcode
- BH2 5DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bournemouth West
- Nearest railway station
- Bournemouth — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.bic.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/72035630 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Cliff Lift?
- West Cliff Lift is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH2 5DU), in the parish of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, unparished area.
- What is West Cliff Lift?
- West Cliff Lift — a natural landmark in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to West Cliff Lift?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH2 5DU.
- Is West Cliff Lift a protected site?
- Yes — West Cliff Lift is part of the Poole Bay Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is West Cliff Lift free to visit?
- Yes, West Cliff Lift is free to enter.
- How do I get to West Cliff Lift?
- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH2 5DU.