Portland Harbour - Castle Cove Beach
Portland, Dorset
The Portland Harbour beaches are small and secluded. The beaches are on a spit, just like the neighbouring Chesil Beach starting at the ruins of Castleton Castle. Castle Cove is a small privately owned sandy beach backed by cliffs.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
There are no beach facilitiesThere are toilets and a cafe at nearby Hamm Beach
Nature and Wildlife
There is a network of coastal footpaths in the area and 3 castles to visit.Parking
There is a small amount of free on-road parking by the beaches.Water Quality
ExcellentLifeguard
NoCleaning and Litter
The beaches are not cleaned and there are no litter bins.Awards and Recommendations
Marine Conservation Society RecommendedLocation
Nearest town: PortlandCounty: Dorset
Latitude/Longitude: 50.5957, -2.45782
Postcode: DT4 8QG
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
Access
Portland is off the A354.Public Transport
The nearest train station is Weymouth.Nearest Railway Stations
Weymouth (About a mile away)Upwey (Approx. 4 miles away)
Dorchester West (Approx. 8 miles away)
Dorchester South (Approx. 8 miles away)
Moreton (Dorset) (Approx. 10 miles away)
Tourist Information
Weymouth Tourist Information Centre The Esplanade Weymouth Dorset DT4 7AN Tel: 01305 785747 Email: tourism@weymouth.gov.ukSee the Environment Agency report for this beach