Burton Bradstock Hive Beach Dorset

Beach Type: Coarse sand and small shingle
Information: One and a quarter mile long gently sloping coarse sandy beach overlooked by farmland and cliffs. in places low cliff sand dunes.
Lifeguard: No
Emergancy Facilties: No
Safe for Kids: Swimming is not advised due to strong tides and currents. The water depth varies and swimmers can often be seen nearer the "golden cliff" to the right of the beach.  Beach users should also be be aware of being cut off by tides. Swimmers are responsible for their own safety as there are no lifeguards.
Pier: No
Litter and Dogs: Dogs are not allowed on the beach from June to October inclusive. Litter bins are provided.
Facilities: Toilets including disabled facilities and a café which has outside and indoor seating, this appears to be very popular.. There are several very high wooden single slat bench seats overlooking the beach. There is not any suitable seating for the elderly so it is advisable to bring your own folding chairs. There are no shops in the area. The nearest supermarket is in Bridport.
Activities: Fishing. The cliffs also lend themselves to fossil hunters. being rich in ammonites and shellfish fossils.
Getting Here: Access is from the B3157. Hive beach is signposted from Burton Bradstock village.
Parking: There is a pay and display car park at the beach costs for 1 hour in 2009 £! prices for longer lengths of time vary.
Public Transport: Every 2 hours from Bridgeport to Weymouth.
Walking: The beach is near the South West Coast Path which leads to the nearby beaches of Seatown, Westbay and Charmouth, Cogden and onto West Bexington There are also cycle paths in the area and larma Treking has been seen here by The Dorset Guide.

Nearest Towns: Bridport or Weymouth
Other beaches Nearby: West Bay, Seatown, Eype, Cogden, West Bexington
Nearby Villages: Shipton Gorge, Pucknowle, Chilcombe, Litten Cheney, Long Bredy,
Nearest Train Station: Weymouth then it can be reached by bus.

Burton Bradstock is a beach popular with anglers of all ages, anglers were seen in June 2009 fishing more to the left side of the beach mainly for mackerel. To reach this beach you must drive into a housing area on the ouksirts of Burton Bradstock on the road heading for Weymouth. The turn is on the same side as the petrol station in the village and is the last right turn as you leave the village a small sign similar to a street sign marks the turning for the beach. There is another similar sign saying no access to the beach near the petrol station, you can access the beach from there but only on foot!