Branksome Dene beach

Only a short walk from Branksome Chine, this is a beautiful stretch of coast with soft, golden sands and a dramatic cliff face that towers over the promenade.

• accessible toilet
• toilets
• drinking water
• kiosk (refreshments and ice-cream)
• seasonal watersports

• Branksome Dene surface car park

Timetables for buses to Branksome Dene from morebus.

The nearest train stations to Branksome Dene are Branksome (1.2 miles), Parkstone (2 miles) and Bournemouth (2.1 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 Branksome Dene beach by ramp.

Accessible public toilets at Branksome Dene Room, adjacent to first floor of car park and disabled parking spaces.

For prom level accessible toilets, visit Branksome Chine, 500m west or 650m east to Alum Chine.

Branksome Dene can be used all year round for dog walking. Dogs are allowed west up to Branksome Chine beach office or east to Alum Chine beach office in Bournemouth.

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

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.