Branksome Dene

Pinewood Road,
BH13 6JP

Only a short walk form Branksome Chine, this is a beautiful stretch of coast with soft, golden sands and a dramatic cliff face that towers over the promenade. Dogs are welcome at Branksome Dene all year round. There is a small car park, toilets and refreshments on offer.

Getting here

• parking: Branksome Dene (off-street), BH13 6JP; 135 spaces, 8 disabled.

• public transport: view bus timetable information for morebus and Yellow Buses.The nearest train stations to this beach are: Branksome (1.2 miles), Parkstone 2 miles) and Bournemouth (2.1 miles).

• cycling: you can cycle on the promenade, but there are restrictions in place during July and August. Read about time and speed restrictions to avoid on-the-spot fines.

Facilities

We have the following facilities available:

• public toilets, including disabled
• drinking water
• refreshments
• ice cream kiosk
• water sports facilities
• Branksome Dene Room

Accessibility

At Branksome Dene:

you can access Branksome Dene beach by ramp. Contact Sandbanks beach office to find out about our all-terrain beach wheelchairs you can hire with 24 hours' notice.

Beach huts

We have a number of beach huts available for both short term hire and annual hire.

Dogs

Branksome Dene is a designated dog beach and can be used all year round. Dogs are allowed from the eastern side of Branksome Chine beach office to the Poole Bournemouth boundary.

Always keep dogs on a lead on the promenade. See our dogs on the beach page.

Barbecues

You can have a barbecue on most Poole beaches, but you should read the barbecue and parties guide before you plan one.

Things to do

Visit Poole Tourism for more activities in the area.