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The West Bay West Bay, Bridport, Dorset

Directions to Start Pub Details The West Bay, The West Bay is next to the old railway station of West Bay, and two Station Road, West Bay, minutes walk from the harbour. From the A35 at Bridport, Dorset, take the Bridport, Dorset DT6 4EW B3157 to West Bay and, after the mini-roundabout, turn left before the row of Tel. 01308 422157 shops. The West Bay is on the left, with its car park opposite. Next to the Parking : Free parking in pub hotel, and beyond its car park are public pay and display car parks. car park (for patrons), pay and display car park opposite The Pub and next to The West Bay Food: Daily (except Sunday The West Bay has a date of 1739 over the bar, and is on the road from evenings) Bridport’s harbour to Abbotsbury and Weymouth. The West Bay has a reputation for excellent sea food, and has a comfortable ‘country kitchen’ Brewery: Palmers Brewery, restaurant, a small bar, and two nice gardens for ‘al fresco’ dining. Bridport Real Ale: Palmers Copper, The Walk IPA, and 200

1. From the The West Bay cross the road and head south east across the Families: Well behaved gravel car park and through the gate. East beach and the sea are now children in the restaurant, in front of you. plenty of space in the two gardens. 2. Turn left and walk up the cliff, following the path. Dogs: Welcome in the bar and gardens 3. Once at the top, take time to get your breath back and appreciate the Toilets: At the pub views of West Bay, including Pier Terrace, built when the Victorians started to develop Bridport Harbour into the present West Bay holiday resort in 1885. In the distance you can also see the famous Golden Walk Details Cap, at 191 metres above sea level it is the highest point on the Jurassic Coast and gets its name from its distinctive yellow sandstone Start/Finish: Station Road summit. car park opposite the pub Grid Ref: SY464904 4. Continue following the path with the golf course on your left and the sea Time: 1 hr to your right. (If you have a dog be sure to keep it on a lead because there are a large number of rabbits and rabbit holes here.) Distance: 2 1/2 miles Level/grade: Moderate 5. The path now leads down a steep dip with steps at the top. Once in the along the beach, harder dip you can view the beach below and the golf course on your left - going on the cliff top watch out for stray golf balls! Paths: Grassy, steep in 6. Now carry on following the path out of the dip back to the top of the cliff, places, made up steps with here there are steps and a hand rail to make your ascent easier. handrails where necessary . Landscape: Dorset’s 7. When you reach the top, take time to for a breather and to once again Jurassic Coast path. take in the beautiful views. OS Maps: Outdoor Leisure 15 Landranger Sheet 193 8. Carry along the path until you see the caravans of the Freshwater Beach Holiday Park, here walk diagonally down towards the beach, this also has steps where necessary.

9. Head west back along the beach enjoying the sea and the amazing sandstone cliff face.

10. Once you reach the end of the cliff face walk up off the beach and back to The West Bay for refreshment. There are dog poo bins at either end of the beach so please pick up your dogs mess.