The recent heatwave has given way to wind and rain, with warnings of gusts of up to 50mph.

But that didn’t put off the dog walkers and runners who ventured out regardless – while surfers took full advantage of the stormy conditions.

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A lifeguard makes his way along Bournemouth beach – not as many sunbathers around today… (Andrew Matthews/PA)
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Waves crash onto the pier at Bournemouth (Andrew Matthews/PA)
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What a difference a few days makes – the scene on Bournemouth beach last Wednesday (below) and Sunday (Andrew Matthews/PA)
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Surfers took advantage of the change in conditions (Andrew Matthews/PA)
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Body-boarders joined in the fun (Andrew Matthews/PA)
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There was less demand for deckchairs this weekend (Andrew Matthews/PA)
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But a few walkers headed to the beach regardless (Andrew Matthews/PA)
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A photo op in Bournemouth (Andrew Matthews/PA)
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A runner battles strong winds along the seafront (Andrew Matthews/PA)
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People make their way along a blustery Bournemouth pier (Andrew Matthews/PA)
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Dog walking at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex (Nick Ansell/PA)
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This four-legged friend didn’t seem fazed by the weather (Nick Ansell/PA)
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A couple stop for a selfie on the Millennium Bridge in London (Jonathan Brady/PA)