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The Isle of Portland

Overnight Stops On The South

West Coast Path, Section 9.

Overnight Stops On The South

West Coast Path, Section 9.

Lyme Regis

The gateway to the Dorset Jurassic Coast, Lyme Regis provides a base for walkers.

Charmouth

Charmouth also works as a starting location, with adequate accommodation options.

West Bay & Bridport

West bay was Thomas Hardy’s “Port Bredy”.

Abbotsbury & Portesham

Abbotsbury village is a fascinating historical location in a rather idyllic village,

Portland & Ferry Bridge Area

Most walkers will be based at Fortuneswell, Castletown and Chiswell

Weymouth

Weymouth is the quintessential Georgian Seaside Resort.

Lulworth Cove

Lulworth with its perfect azure horseshoe bay is an overnight highlight

Worth Matravers

A pleasant little village just inland, which dates back to pre-Roman times.

Swanage

A town which grew up as a small port and fishing village (this was Hardy’s Knollsea)

Poole

The Old Town Harbour is a mix of smugglers' passageways and houses built by merchants

Bournemouth

This is classic British seaside and makes a great end to your walking holiday

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