How far is Shorefield Country Park to the beach?

Shorefield Country Park is located just 800 metres from the scenic Milford on Sea beach. With the New Forest on your doorstep and a range of fantastic attractions nearby, Shorefield Country Park makes the perfect place for a family or couples retreat.

Who owns Shorefield Country Park?

Dr Pollock’s children, the present Directors, joined the business in the 1970s bringing with them new skills. The family-run company has gone from strength to strength and now consists of eight parks all situated within Hampshire and Dorset.

Is Milford on Sea a sandy beach?

Things to do from here Milford on Sea Beach, is a long shingle beach with sand at the waters edge during low tide. Character beach huts line the beachfront and there are great views of the Isle of Wight & The Needles. At the end of the beach lies the Marine Cafe bar & restaurant with spectacular sea & Island views.

Is Milford on Sea worth visiting?

Milford-on-Sea is a traditional village offering a range of shops, breathtaking cliff top walks with spectacular views, great beaches and thriving wildlife. Part of the New Forest National Park, this area is perfect for exploring cliff top walks, wildlife and seeing some of the South’s best coastline.

Are there toilets at Milford on Sea?

Their locations are: Lyndhurst Car Park , High Street, SO43 7BJ. Beaulieu Car Park, Lyndhurst Road, SO40 7YE. Sea Road Car Park, Sea Road, Milford on Sea, SO41 0DA.

Does Milford on Sea get busy?

Rarely busy, there are fewer tourists than many of Britain’s beach areas, and tacky tourist shops are rare! Nearby on the coast is Hurst Spit, a mile long shingle spit out to a huge WWII castle and fortifications.

Can you swim at Milford on Sea?

Milford on Sea beach, Hordle Cliff beach and Barton on Sea beach – easy swims when it’s not windy. This is a lovely part of the coast. The seafloor dips away from the coast quite steeply when you get 5m out, so you can swim parallel to the coast. There are boats that use the area, but not close to the coast.

Does highcliffe have a sandy beach?

A lovely sand and shingle beach, excellent for swimming, with safe, clean water and views across to the Isle of Wight. Access from the grounds of Highcliffe Castle. Steamer Point Nature Reserve is adjacent to the beach. Parking and other facilities at the Castle.

Is highcliffe a town or village?

Highcliffe-on-Sea (usually simply Highcliffe) is a small town in Dorset in southern England, administered since April 2019 as part of the unitary authority of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

Are there toilets at Highcliffe beach?

Just next to the car park is Cliffhanger Cafe https://www.cliffhanger-restaurant.com. There are toilets next to the cafe but none on the beach.

Who owns Highcliffe beach?

BCP Council
Visiting Highcliffe Castle – where to park The car park is owned and run by BCP Council. There are 130 spaces, including 6 blue badge holder spaces. There are three pay machines located in the car park.

Is it safe to swim at Highcliffe beach?

The Eastern end of the beach is popular with surfers and for fishing from the groynes. The tide goes out a long way revealing a lovely flat sandy beach perfect for family cricket or football and plenty of space for all. Swimming is safe with no rip currents and a sandy floor.