Can you swim at Ringstead Bay?
Swimming. Ringstead Bay is a sheltered beach that’s great for swimming. A peaceful alternative to the busy resort of Weymouth, it also boasts a fantastic view of the Isle of Portland to admire as you swim.
Are there toilets at Ringstead Bay?
There is a small car park, a beach cafe/shop and toilets. At the eastern end of the Ringstead Bay is White Nothe headland.
Is Ringstead Bay Sandy?
Beach Type: A protected shingle beach with sand at low tide.
How much is it to park at Ringstead?
If you want to vist Ringstead for the day there are two parking options one is at the top of the hill in the national trust car park which is free and popular with the paragliders. The second option is closer to the beach by the shop, it is a private road so tehre is a toll of £5 for cars.
Can you have a BBQ at Ringstead Bay?
Before reaching the beach, the bay is surrounded by cliff tops with plenty of grass land that overlooks the coast. Here, you can bring a picnic, have a barbecue, play some games and enjoy the panoramic view of the Jurassic Coast with Weymouth and Portland in the background.
Are dogs allowed on Ringstead Bay?
The beach is dog friendly all year round so you can bring along your four legged family members here too. The crystal clear water are great to swim in for people and dogs and if you have snorkelling gear then there is always something interesting to look at underwater especially near to the breakwater.
Is Ringstead Bay busy?
Ringstead has been our local beach for our visits to Dorset over the past eight years, and we appreciate it more and more. Yes, the car park can get busy (especially the last two years), but the beach is very long and never feels over-crowded.
Is Ringstead beach busy?
Who owns Ringstead beach?
National Trust
Ringstead Bay also has a nudist beach that is a 20-minutes walk east of the main Ringstead beach….
| Ringstead Bay | |
|---|---|
| Part of | Jurassic Coast, English Channel |
| Managing agency | National Trust |
| Website | www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ringstead-bay |
Does Ringstead Bay allow dogs?
Dogs are permitted throughout the year.
What is at Ringstead?
Unspoilt beach, farmland and cliffs on the Jurassic Coast Spend a day on this quiet stretch of the West Dorset coast where you can take a walk across the cliff tops above Ringstead, bring a kite, or pack a picnic and follow one of the steep ancient tracks down to the shingle beach.
Can you BBQ at Ringstead Bay?