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Tout E Inmosthay A Quarries D D 3 A Quarry I O Quarries 5 R W E 4 V R O G Weymouth and Portland: Map 2 Portland Accessibility Information Due to the nature of Portland some of the walks have This map is one of a pair showing walking routes in Weymouth and Portland. Portland slopes and uneven surfaces, particularly within the is a limestone island connected to the mainland via a gravel bank, over which runs the quarries and the gully between Verne Local Nature A354 and the South West Coast Path. Reserve and King Barrow Quarries. A good place to start exploring Portland is at Ferrybridge where you will find the new Hamm Beach Mile and West Weare Mile are flat and Visitor Centre providing refreshments and an opportunity to learn more level with firm surfaces. Merchant’s Incline is wide about ’s important marine wildlife. From Chesil Beach you’ll be rewarded with and barrier free with a good surface but has a long stunning views across and along the 28km sweep of pebble beach that forms Thrift - Ferrybridge steady slope. part of the fabulous World Heritage Site. Behind the beach lies the Fleet, an internationally important tidal . In summer look out for the rare little terns that nest on the beach near the Visitor Centre. About this map The South West Coast Path follows the disused Weymouth to Portland railway line and The Olympic and Paralympic Games offer an takes you up the Merchant’s Incline, built in 1826 to transport stone off the island, opportunity to inspire everyone across the UK to do but now makes an interesting footpath climbing up from Underhill to . The something different, including the way we travel. path levels out through the Verne Local Nature Reserve past the , now a prison hidden behind grassy banks. Horse drawn tramways, now footpaths, brought The London 2012 Active Travel programme aims to stone from the quarries to join the Merchant’s Railway. build on the opportunities offered by the Games to encourage more walking and cycling in the lead- Portland is famous for its stone. One of the finest building stones in the world it has up to, during and after the Games. It is a UK wide been quarried here since Roman times. The Isle has several fascinating restored programme jointly delivered by Transport for London, quarries with interesting gullies and tunnels. King Barrow Quarry is now a nature the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and the London reserve with a host of wildflowers and butterflies and lots of fossils. The gully from Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Verne Local Nature Reserve to King Barrow Quarries is owned by the Ministry of Games (LOCOG). Defence and is a permissive path which may be closed on occasions. Towards the eastern coast from King Barrow you’ll find the High Angle Battery, a Victorian gun This map is one of a series of 12 that have been emplacement designed to protect shipping in Portland Harbour. delivered as part of the London 2012 Active Travel programme. They carry the London 2012 Inspire Be sure to visit to discover the hidden sculptures carved into the rocks Tout Quarry mark; a mark of excellence awarded to projects that including “Still Falling” by Anthony Gormley, creator of the Angel of the North. From encourage participation in opportunities inspired by Tout the Coast Path heads to with spectacular coastal views. Watch out for the Games. peregrines hunting on the cliffs, while further south, seabirds nest on rock ledges below. The maps have been specially designed to encourage short local walks around the venues that will be used to host the London 2012 Games. Getting around by foot or bike is a great way to incorporate physical activity into busy lives and we hope these maps may Thanks to Wild About Weymouth & Portland for their help in producing this inspire you to explore on foot, helping London 2012 leaflet. Photos: Bryan Edwards / Wild About Weymouth & Portland meet its aim of delivering a truly sustainable Games.