• Golden Gateway to the
Dorset Jurassic Coast
With the stunning golden glow of the majestic sandstone cliffs and the shimmering radiance of Golden Cap,
West Bay, Dorset is the Golden Gateway to the Jurassic Coast. West Bay nestles south of Bridport, between
Eype with Seatown to the west and Freshwater with Burton Bradstock to the east. Situated at the western end of Chesil
Beach / Chesil Bank, the area forms part of the Dorset Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site within Lyme Bay. West Bay, Dorset is a
wonderful seaside location for family holidays, coast and countryside walks, fossil hunting, fishing / angling trips, scuba diving,
paragliding, golfing, river boating and so much more. The Dorset historic market town of Bridport lies one and a half miles
inland from the West Bay coast.
• Dorset & Devon
World Heritage Coast
West Bay is a major gateway to the Jurassic Coast, which covers 95 miles of
coast from Orcombe Rocks at Exmouth, Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset. Sometimes known as the
Dinosaur Coast, tourists throughout the World visit Dorset for fossil hunting in stunning
coastal scenery. The famous sandstone East Cliff at West Bay, formed from Lower Jurassic
Bridport Sands exposes 180 million years of history.
• Entertainment
The harbour and marina in West Bay offer children the delight of crab fishing. There are play areas, swimming
pool with fun slides and amusement arcades. A health and leisure complex is in Bridport.
Rowing boat hire is available and a fun fair visits West Bay during the prime holiday weeks. But above all, West Bay offers
the family outstanding beaches to roam and the space to play.
• Bridport
Bridport is a vibrant market town set inland from the West Bay coast, amongst the Dorset hills. With farmers
and street markets, Bridport also offers arts and craft shops. Bridport also boasts the familiar supermarkets and
high street stores. Glorious Dorset countryside surrounds Bridport.
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• The Jurassic Pier
Harbour & Marina
From the end of the Jurassic Pier at West Bay, you can view the coast from South Devon to Portland in Dorset.
Launch your boat at the West Bay Marina (Bridport Harbour).
• Accommodation
Holiday vacations are catered for with various Bed and Breakfast establishments, Guest Houses, Hotels and Inns,
Self Catering Cottages and Apartments, Holiday and Camping Parks in West Bay, Bridport and the West Dorset area.
• Restaurants
Dorset is renowned for its food, with West Bay and Bridport having excellent places to eat including quality Restaurants,
Diners, Tea Rooms and Pubs (seafood often being a speciality).
• Dorset Coast
& Countryside
Dorset has no cities or motorways within its county borders. For the walking enthusiast the
Coastal Path to the east of West Bay passes through Freshwater to Burton Bradstock, Abbotsbury and beyond.
To the west the path will take you to Eype, Seatown and Charmouth. For an exhilarating walk through the Dorset
open countryside with spectacular views across Lyme Bay, the coast path comes around the harbour where there
are refreshment kiosks and comfort facilities available. Or head inland along the Brit Valley Way,
through Bridport to the market town of Beaminster. Most of Dorset is designated as an Area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty.
• West Bay Facilities
Flanked either side by cliffs, the seaside and harbour areas of West Bay, Dorset are predominantly
level. Although West Bay has all you need for your beach and sea vacation, Bridport Town is a short bus ride
away or a very pleasant 20-minute walk.
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