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Hengistbury Head

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Hengistbury Head is a headland jutting into the English Channel, where the Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve separates Poole Bay and Christchurch Bay. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve, including the beach, is dog-friendly although dogs are not allowed in the visitor centre.

The beach is a pebble beach below the imposing clay and ironstone cliffs, A good place to explore and go for dog walks along gravel paths throughout the nature reserve.

Facilities include pay and display car park, toilets, cafe and the Visitor Centre.

If you want more information on the area visit our local Bournemouth Destination page or our regional Dorset Destination page.

Planning your visit to Hengistbury Head

Hengistbury Head, Bournemouth, Dorset BH6 4EW, United Kingdom

Place Category: Days Out
Place Tags: Beaches Coast Grassland Headland Heathland Woodland

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7 Day Weather Forecast for Bournemouth, Dorset

Today
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Expect a temp in the range 8.1℃ to 9.2℃ with wind speed 5.7 m/sec (NW)
Friday, Apr 26
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Saturday, Apr 27
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Sunday, Apr 28
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Expect a temp in the range 8.6℃ to 9℃ with wind speed 5.2 m/sec (N)
Monday, Apr 29
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Expect a temp in the range 9℃ to 10.1℃ with wind speed 2.2 m/sec (W)
Tuesday, Apr 30
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Expect a temp in the range 10.8℃ to 11℃ with wind speed 5.6 m/sec (ESE)
Wednesday, May 01
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Expect a temp in the range 9.6℃ to 11.5℃ with wind speed 2.1 m/sec (E)

Our Bournemouth weather forecast is from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

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