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West Bay West Beach is situated next to Bridport Harbour in Lyme Bay, approximately 820 metres wide, and is backed by cliffs. The beach is composed of fine pebbles, with shingle and sand near to the water's edge, and forms a cove between the Jurassic Pier (formerly known as the West Pier) and a protective rock groyne.
The beach is mainly of fine pebbles with shingle and sand near to the water's edge. Safety posters exist giving general advice, but unlike its neighbouring East Beach, West Beach does not have a lifeguard. However, the water quality is very good, making it a great place to spot crabs, fish, and other sealife in the clear waters.
The Jurassic Pier, which is 240 metres long, was significantly improved in 2004 and offers wheelchair access and plenty of seating. A restored 18th-century cannon can be found on the pier. Parking is available along the esplanade, and there are also cheaper parking options further away from the beach. The village of West Bay, formerly known as Bridport Harbour, lies at the mouth of the River Brit and offers plenty of places to eat, walking paths, boat trips, and other leisure activities, including rowing boat hire for a trip up the River Brit.
West Bay is a popular beach and seaside resort at the mouth of the River Brit on the Jurassic Coast, and the beach is backed by the Bridport & West Dorset Golf Club. The beach was featured in the popular TV drama Broadchurch, and dog owners should be aware of the restrictions in place during certain times of the year.
West Bay West Beach is on the Jurassic Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Harbour Sand Shingle Pebbles
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 25mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 100% |
| Min temperature | 15°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 29mph |  |
The tide at West Bay West Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 12:33 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 7:28 PM.
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Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
Slipway
Car parking is available.
Dogs not allowed May 1st to September 30th.
The beach is manually cleaned by West Dorset District Council.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east-southeast as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
less than a mile west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 3 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road or 4 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 6 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 7 miles west as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 8 miles west as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 13 miles west as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 14 miles west as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 15 miles southeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 15 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 15 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 18 miles by road.
around 15 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 19 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 22 miles by road.
around 16 miles west as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 16 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
Location: West Bay, Bridport
Location type: Urban
OS Grid: SY459904
Coordinates: 50°42'39"N 2°45'59"W
Mapcode: GBR PP.1NV8
What 3 Words: willpower.from.sushi
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Dorset
Country: England
Local Authority: West Dorset
Parish: Bridport
Nearest postcode: DT6 4HE
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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