Fisherman's Walk Cliff Lift
Fee required
Wheelchair accessible
The world's shortest funicular ferries beachgoers a whopping 128 feet from clifftop to shore.

๐Ÿ“œ Funicular railway in Bournemouth, United Kingdom, connecting clifftop to beach. ๐Ÿ” World's shortest funicular, listed in Guinness World Records.

Why Go

๐ŸŒŠ Scenic views of Poole Harbour to Isle of Wight
๐Ÿšถ Easy access to the beach for all mobilities
๐Ÿ“œ Historic charm since 1935
๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family-friendly with a cafรฉ and play area at the top

Why Avoid

๐Ÿƒ May be quicker to walk down seafront stairs if in a rush

๐Ÿ…ฟ๏ธ Parking

Free parking available on quiet streets nearby, especially outside peak season.

๐Ÿ’ฐ Cost

Adults ยฃ1.70 one-way, under-16s ยฃ1.20, under-5s free. Weekend unlimited passes ยฃ10.00.

๐Ÿ•’ Hours

Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (April-October), weekends year-round.

โ™ฟ Accessibility

Lift provides easy access. Two electric beach BBQs are wheelchair accessible.

๐Ÿ• Dogs

Not allowed on beach from May 1st to September 30th. Dog exercise area nearby.

๐Ÿšป Toilets

Available at the beach.

โ˜• Amenities

Cafรฉ and childrenโ€™s play area at the top of the lift.

Tips

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Visit on weekdays or during late spring/early autumn to avoid crowds

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