Ringstead Bay is a small shingle beach with some sand whose inaccessibility protects it from the worst of the summer crowds. Situated five miles east of Weymouth, this sheltered bay is overlooked by unspoilt farmland and cliffs and reached by means of a private road.
The bay has an interesting geology, from the famous coral beds at one end to the white chalk cliffs of White Nothe at the other, from the top of which are spectacular views of the Isle of Portland. The beach is also a popular haunt for fossil collectors, who can often be found rummaging in the rubble at the base of the cliffs for crushed ammonites and other fossils.
Type of Beach
Shingle
Dog Friendly?
Dogs are permitted throughout the year.
Facilities
None - but there are public toilets and a cafe in Ringstead village
Parking
There is a National Trust car park which is free - the car park is above Southdown Farm and is a quite a walk up hill from the beach. Also parking in the village but this is quite expensive.
Directions
From the A353 through Upton village. The beach is reached either from the National Trust car park above Southdown Farm. the private car park in Ringstead or by the SW Coast Path.
Nearest Town
WeymouthOther beaches near Ringstead Bay
Ringstead Bay tide times
Sat 4th May
High 2:00am (4.83m)
Low 8:46am (1.38m)
High 2:36pm (4.75m)
Low 9:13pm (1.37m)Sun 5th May
High 2:58am (5.14m)
Low 9:45am (1.04m)
High 3:28pm (5.08m)
Low 10:09pm (1.03m)Mon 6th May
High 3:49am (5.42m)
Low 10:36am (0.79m)
High 4:15pm (5.35m)
Low 10:59pm (0.79m)Tue 7th May
High 4:36am (5.59m)
Low 11:24am (0.65m)
High 4:59pm (5.52m)
Low 11:47pm (0.65m)
