Beach Type

Pebbles

Facilities

Cafes/restaurants
Shops
Toilets (inc disabled)
Camp site
Caravan park
And slip way

Activities

Swimming
Sailing
Fishing
Snorkelling
Scuba diving
Jet skiing
Water skiing
Wind surfing
Power boating
Sea canoeing
No zoning for water sports
No children only areas

Nature and Wildlife

West Bay is on the South West Coastal Path and forms a convenient stop for walkers with its harbour. pubs & food kiosks.The Meadowlands alongside the River Brit are worth exploring.

Parking

Car parking is available.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

RNLI

Cleaning and Litter

Bins are provided. the beach is manually cleaned by West Dorset District Council.

Dogs

Dogs are banned from May to September and dog bins are provided outside of these times.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Bridport
County: Dorset
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7101, -2.7663
Postcode: DT6 4HQ
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

West Bay is signposted from the A35 near Bridport. Less than a 5 minute walk from all car parks.

Public Transport

Bus service from Bridport. Dorchester is nearest train station.

Nearest Railway Stations

Maiden Newton (Approx. 10 miles away)

Tourist Information

Bridport Tourist Centre. 32 South Street. Bridport. Dorset. DT6 3NQ Tel 01308 424901

See the Environment Agency report for this beach

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Bridport