Hive Beach

Easy stroll from Hive Beach below the golden cliffs at Burton Bradstock, where wartime troops trained for D-Day.

Terrain

Almost level on narrow paths, with a few steps (some steep).

Dogs

Passes beaches and a pub that welcome dogs, but the official page says dogs are not allowed on the beach from June to September. Keep dogs close near livestock and cliff edges.

Start: Burton Bradstock, Hive Beach Car Park, DT6 4RF. Directions to the start

Route, map and full directions: South West Coast Path Association. Summary in our own words, checked 30 October 2026. Paths, tides and conditions change, so check the route before you go.

Route

We don't have a route line for this walk yet. Use the map and directions on the South West Coast Path Association page.

Council beach rules near this walk

These are council rules and take priority over anything above.

• West Bay (East and West Beaches)Dogs banned 1 May to 30 September