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Borestranden is 3 kilometres long and possibly one of the nicest beaches in Norway. A camping establishement is here, and here are toilets and kiosk. Signposted parking area. Located along fv. 507. Please exercise extreme care while swimming at Bore beach, the undercurrents are very strong, and it can be dangerous for inexperienced swimmers. The beach is popular among surfers.
Important information on how to behave along the beaches at Jæren
- It is forbidden to drive motorised vehicles
- In the bird protection areas, you cannot exercise activities of disturbing effect; surfing, board sailing, kiting and dog walking.
- It is prohibited to surf/board sailing/kiting in the bird protected areas from 1 October to 31 March
- Horseback riding, bike riding, camping and tenting in the sand dunes are prohibited
- You must not walk on farmland during the growing season
- Respect people’s privacy. Do not set up a tent any nearer than 150 meters from a house or a cottage
- Permission from land owner if you camp for longer than 2 nights
- Do not light a fire in nature between 15 April to 15 September
- Respect the fact that other might use the area as their livelihood
- If you bring along a dog in nature, you are obligated to keep it on a leash where livestock are grazing. Remember the general laws on keeping dogs on a leash
- For hunting and fishing, special rules apply that you need to be aware of
- Flying with drones are forbidden throughout the entire landscape protection area
- Larger events are not allowed without a special dispensation
For the more experienced surfers, the conditions are more rewarding in autumn. Remember it is prohibited to surf/board sail/kite on beaches affected by bird protection (1 Oct – 31 March). Kiting is only possible on the following beaches: Sola, Hellestø, Byberg, Bore and Brusand.
Access: With car. Driving time from Stavanger is around 30-40 minutes. Drive to Kleppekrossen/Kleppe. Then take direction Voll. Just before passing Bore church, take a left turn on to the North Sea Route. After a while, it is signposted to "Borestranden" from the road. You can also rent a bike and ride southwards along the North Sea Cycle Route if you have time to spare.
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