Dorset

Hive Beach

Spectacular coastline with cliffs and miles of unspoilt beaches on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site

Hive Beach Office, Beach Road, Burton Bradstock, Dorset, DT6 4RF

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Café
When you need a break, come and sample the delights on offer at the Hive Beach Café. This local seafood restaurant sits on the shingle beach of Chesil Bank where you can savour some of the best views of the Dorset coastline.
Dogs allowed
Dog walkers are welcome but please keep an eye out for signs throughout your visit. Using a short lead helps to keep your dog from disturbing ground-nesting birds and farm animals. It's essential to use a short lead around sheep. Please always clear up after your dog. Bins are available within the car parks or take the poo bags home with you.
Car park
Parking charges apply: £4.00 for 2 hours, £8.00 for 4 hours and £10.00 for all day. Payment can be made by coins or PayByPhone. If you are a National Trust member, please scan your card in the machine. We have limited availability for Motorhomes, unfortunately we are unable to accommodate caravans, and trailers. Overnight parking or camping is not permitted.
Toilet
Toilets maintained by Hive Beach Cafe and open to the public during cafe operating hours.
Eight accessible parking spaces are located at Hive Beach car park. Easy access from the car park to Hive Beach Café. Accessible toilets (not National Trust) at Hive Beach Café car park are open if the café is open. Check www.hivebeachcafe.co.uk
Hive Beach - National Trust | AccessAble
Accessible route and/or map
Accessible route available with use of powered mobility vechile
Seating available
Accessible picnic benches available along beach front
Accessible toilet
Toilet maintained by Hive Beach Cafe and open to the public during cafe operating hours.
Steps/uneven terrain
Powered mobility vehicle available
At Hive Beach there is an Off Road Mobility Scooter available to borrow 7 days a week from April to October giving access to sections of the south west coast path. Email hivebeach@nationaltrust.org.uk or speak to staff on site for further details.
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Directions via Google Maps
By road
Hive Beach is located roughly 2 miles east of Bridport, just off the B3157 Bridport to Weymouth road. Cogden car park is a further 1 mile east along B3157
Sat Nav: Use DT6 4RF for Hive Beach or DT6 4RL for Cogden.
On foot
The South West Coast Path follows the contours of the south coast, linking Hive Beach to West Bay and Bridport to the west, and Abbotsbury to the east. From Burton Bradstock village, leave the road to the west of the garage and follow the footpath through fields to the beach.
By train
Weymouth train station and Axminster train station both 15 miles.
By bus
Jurassic Coast X53 operates a daily service and runs along the whole length of the Jurassic Coastline, linking Hive Beach with Bridport, Weymouth train station and Axminster train station. You can view the timetable for this service on the Traveline South West website.
Cycling
Easy access to Hive Beach along the B3157, which runs from Bridport to Weymouth. The road is undulating and busy during the summer months. National Cycle Network Route 2 runs along the length of the south coast and passes close by the estate.
Cycling - more information
Hive Beach Office, Beach Road, Burton Bradstock, Dorset, DT6 4RF
01297489481
hivebeach@nationaltrust.org.uk

Opening times for 15 March 2025
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