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General
Burton Bradstock is on the Dorset coast, to the south-east of the market
town of Bridport.
O.S. Map Ref: SY 491 888 Landranger maps 193/194 (on the join)
Access & Parking Burton Bradstock can be reached via
Bridport on the A35, then taking the B3157 towards Abbotsbury. When you
reach the village take the turning on the right sign-posted to Hive Beach
- it is initially a rather nice residential road.
There is a car park only a few yards from the beach, charge £2 per
day, but free to National Trust members (£1.50 after 14.00 hrs, and
free when the attendant goes home around 16.00) .
Description
When you reach the beach, walk eastwards towards Abbotsbury - about half
a mile should take you to a 'safe'distance from clothed beach users. You
should check the tide times before setting out as parts of the beach along
this stretch of coast are covered at high tide - the car park attendant
displays the time of high tide on his hut
The beach is composed of coarse sand, with a fairly gentle slope
initially but may shelve more steeply at lower tides.The cliffs behind
beach of Blue Lias Clay. 'The beach and cliff face are practically devoid
of wild life, but there is a slight possibility that the odd fossil may be
found as the geology is similar to Charmouth and Lyme Regis.' This beach
has been known for naturist use for many years, but is less
well-established than some others There may be some passing walkers using
the edge of the water as an alternative to the Dorset Coastal path on the
top of the cliffs, as the latter goes through assorted caravan sites.
Naturists have also been reported using Seatown Beach (to the west of
nearby West Bay) and the beach at Swyre (between
Burton Bradstock and West Bexington). In both cases, at busy times clothed
beach-goers may predominate.
Facilities
There is a cafe (totally textile - of course) at the Hive beach car park:
'a rather nice beach cafe/restaurant serving fresh crab sandwiches and
cream teas among other things, with an enclosed section, a veranda section
and an open section all with sea views. Toilets included. Actually a very
nice place...'
Water Quality
No information.
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