Shore Road beach

Fine, golden sand, a gently sloping beach and clean, safe water make Shore Road an ideal place to visit. This Blue Flag beach is also known for wind and kite surfing.

• accessible toilet
• toilets
• drinking water
• kiosk (refreshments and ice-cream)
• café
• sailing vessel parking
• RNLI lifeguards
• water sports equipment hire and lessons

• Shore Road car park
• Shore Road disabled car park

Timetables for buses to Shore Road from morebus.

The nearest train stations to the beach are Parkstone (2 miles), Poole (2.2 miles) and Branksome (2.8 miles).

Cycling is allowed, but pedestrians have priority. Keep your speed below 10mph and follow seasonal restrictions in place for July and August on seafront promenades and paths to avoid fines.

You can reach Shore Road beach by ramp.

From 1 May to 30 September, dogs are not allowed on Shore Road beach and must be kept on a lead on the promenade, paths and zig zags at all times.

Find the nearest year-round dog friendly beach and remember to pick up after your dog.

You can have a disposable barbecue between 6pm and 10:30pm.

Read our use of barbeques on the beach guide before you plan one.

Open fires are not permitted on any of our beaches at any time. You may be prosecuted if you attempt to light an open fire.

Camping is not permitted on any of our beaches at any time. You may be prosecuted if you attempt to camp anywhere along the seafront.