Yes! Charmouth does have a sandy beach—but with a bit of a twist. It’s not a classic, all-sand beach like you’d find in Cornwall, but it does have sandy areas, especially when the tide is out.
🏖️ What’s Charmouth Beach Like?
✅ Mixed terrain
- The beach is a mix of sand, shingle, pebbles, and mudstone, depending on the tide and location.
- At low tide, you’ll find exposed sandy areas, great for walking, digging, or beach games.
- The sand is generally firm and compact, not super soft, but ideal for kids and families.
✅ Great for fossil hunting
- Charmouth is part of the Jurassic Coast, so while it’s not a sunbathing paradise, it’s brilliant for exploring, fossil hunting, and paddling.
🧭 Which Part is Best for Sand?
- The western end, closer to the Heritage Coast Centre, tends to have more sandy stretches, especially at mid to low tide.
- The eastern part can be rockier and muddier as you approach the cliffs (where the fossils often hide).
🛟 Facilities Nearby
- Beach café
- Toilets and showers
- Lifeguards in summer (limited hours)
- On-site parking
- Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre with fossil info and guided walks
🏖️ Summary
- ✔️ Yes, there’s sand at Charmouth Beach—especially at low tide
- 🔍 Ideal for fossil hunting, beach walks, and paddling
- ❌ Not the best for soft sand sunbathing all day—but brilliant for exploring