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Beaches...
In
the heart of England's Jurassic Coastline lies the beautiful borough
of Weymouth & Portland. Although famed for it's miles of beaches
fit for a king, it has much more to offer, from shopping and partying
to history and relaxing...
Central
Beach
Weymouth's most popular beach is located about a minute from the
town centre. It's the location for many of he town's major events.
In the summer evenings it's the home of live music and an ideal
place to watch fireworks that light the sky over Weymouth bay
Bowleaze
Cove
At the end of the long beach is Bowleaze Cove. If you are into watersports,
this is the place to be. Many organised watersports events happen
here for experts and beginners. Surrounding the beach is amusements,
restaurants and specialist shops.
Lodmoor
Beach
Half way between Bowleaze and the town is Lodmoor Beach. Mainly
made of pebbles, this beach is more relaxed and offers a quieter
environment. This has to be the best beach for working on your sun
tan.
Sandsfoot
Beach
Located next to Portland Harbour in one of the most tranquil areas
of Weymouth. Famous for it's castle ruins and gardens with many
of the locals, it isn't often visited by tourists. A must for people
that want to get away from it all.
Chesil
Beach
One of the most spectacular features of our jurassic coastline,
it's a massive bank of pebbles that joins Portland to Weymouth.
The beach stretches all the way from it's sandy beginnings at Lyme
Regis to the large pebbles found at Portland. It's an amazing place
to watch the sunset, go fishing or watch the waves crash in on a
stormy day.
The
Fleet
A natural lagoon of fresh water trapped between Chesil beach and
Weymouth bringing a rich diversity of plant and animal life. Another
great place to get away from it all.
Jurassic
Coast
The coast of Dorset & East Devon is now officially listed
as a natural World Heritage Site. It's the only one in England.
It's recieved this status because of it's spectacular beauty and
outstanding geology that offers a near complete record of 185 million
years of the Earth's history.
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