Burton Bradstock (Hive Beach), Dorset, UK
This is the most famous "Burton" beach in the UK, located on the beautiful Jurassic Coast in Dorset.
Location: Near the village of Burton Bradstock, on the coast of West Dorset, England.
Features: It's a picturesque, steeply shelving shingle beach backed by stunning golden sandstone cliffs.
Geology: The beach and its cliffs are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Jurassic Coast, famous for its geology and fossil-rich Bridport Sands.
Facilities & Activities:
It is home to the very popular Hive Beach Café.
The beach is a gateway to the South West Coast Path, offering spectacular cliff-top walks.
Swimming is popular, but caution is advised due to the steep shelf and strong currents (it is not an RNLI lifeguarded beach).
It's a popular destination for families and nature enthusiasts, with a variety of coastal wildlife.

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Elevation 80 m

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Location: Burton Bradstock, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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