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Luccombe Beach 1
Luccombe Beach can only be accessed by walking down the only footpath through Luccombe Chine and there are no facilities whatsoever at or nearby, so be prepared. The footpath and wooden steps down are very steep in places. We managed to walk down this year with our children with the youngest being 6 years old and even then we were holding on to them - any younger is not recommended and a definite no if you have pushchairs/wheelchairs. It is signposted in Luccombe Chine where the footpath can go three ways.
First view of part of the beach. Luccombe Chine's plants are plentiful and are not managed in any way and as a result the Chine itself is hidden. Just prior to the taking of this picture we had to go down a sections of steps that was near vertical - almost like going down a wide ladder with handrails. Note: the small footbridge.
Part of the beach as viewed from the small footbridge.
Looking back to where the steps land onto the beach. Obviously this beach is very private and the cave was once used by smugglers many years ago. There is a tower for the Customs & Excise men in The Luccombe chine House Hotel above.
The cliffs to the right of The Chine are quite large and the various sediments can be seen in the rock. Small landslips are common here.
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