Filming locationWest Bay beach was used in the introduction to the BBC television series The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin and for location filming in the television series Harbour Lights. The town, harbour, and beach were used as locations in The Navy Lark and the 2013 ITV series Broadchurch.
Yes, barbecue's are allowed on West Bay Beach. The lifeguard told me this morning that any time after 6pm every day is fine. A personal note - please clear everything away and secure in the big bins that are all along the promenade.
Public toilets which are open are available 7 days a week and currently from 9am to 5pm unless otherwise stated. Please wash your hands regularly – before you leave home and when you get back. If you know you are likely to use a public toilet when you go out, carry your own sanitiser and hand gels.
Both series were predominantly filmed in West Bay near Bridport in Dorset, which acts as the fictional town of Bridehaven. The second series featured much harder-hitting storylines than the first, and was criticised by local residents for portraying West Bay in a bad light.
Beaches in Bridport, DorsetThe beach guide has 6 beaches listed in and around the town of Bridport.
From New Street, either take the train to Dorchester West via Bristol or take the train to Dorchester South, changing at Southampton Central. Alternatively, stay on the train to Weymouth then take the X53 Jurassic Coast bus directly to West Bay.
Top 10 Dog Friendly Beaches, Los Angeles
- Rosie's Dog Beach. Rosie's is the most popular off-leash dog beach in the LA County.
- Granada Beach.
- Del Mar Beach.
- Huntington Dog Beach.
- Coronado Dog Beach.
- North Beach.
- South Beach.
- Staircase Beach.
Map of dog friendly beaches
- Charmouth and Lyme Regis area. Monmouth Beach. Lyme Regis Front Beach. Church Cliff Beach.
- Bridport. Seatown Beach. Eype Beach. West Bay.
- Weymouth and Portland area. Chesil Beach at Abbotsbury. Fleet Lagoon Nature Reserve. Church Ope Cove.
- Purbeck. Durdle Door. Man O' War Beach. Lulworth Cove.
The beach is a mixture of pebbles, sand and shingle, so I reckon it could be a good spot for building sandcastles! Just down the road is West Bexington Beach. This beach is excellent for walks and offers amazing views to both the East and the West. It is a shingle beach.
Dogs are welcome on Swanage beach between 1st October - 30th April each year. From the 1st May - 30th September, dogs are not permitted on the Council-owned Central Beach, however, pet owners are welcome to use 'Monkey Beach' which is located by the old stone quay, close to the pier.
The most famous landmark in Dorset, Durdle Door, welcomes four paws as well as two to its shores and this popular sandy beach is perfect for dogs who love to splash about in the shallows and roll about in the sand. Be mindful, Seatown beach does not allow dogs at any time of year.
Dog Friendly Beaches in Bournemouth
- Border with Poole to Groyne 3 (Alum Chine beach office)
- Groynes 5 to 7 (Middle Chine to Durley Chine)
- Groynes 32 to 41 (Fisherman's Walk to Southbourne)
- Groyne 45 to Hengistbury Head.
7) Kimmeridge BayA very dog-friendly beach all year around, and it's the best beach for rock pooling and safe snorkelling in the county. There are toilets and disabled facilities, shower facilities and a car park at the end of a toll road. Even better though, the beach is part of the South West Coast Path.
THE STRETCH of Weymouth beach open for dogs throughout the year could be moved, under new plans. The dog exercise zone is currently located near to the Pavilion. The dates for this should be between May 1 and September 30.” The entire beach is open to dogs throughout winter.
Dogs welcome at all times. Dogs are allowed on all Poole beaches between 1 October and 30 April. Between 1 May and 30 September, dogs are not allowed on any of Poole's Blue Flag beaches (which include Sandbanks, Shore Road, Canford Cliffs and Branksome Chine). Always keep dogs on a lead on the promenade.
Charmouth beach is great for the family – lots of sand especially at low tide, safe swimming, picnic areas, cafes and beach shops. The Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre has fossil displays and organizes fossil finding walks on Charmouth beach.
At 18 miles, walking the whole of Chesil Beach would make for a long day out. This walk, which starts at the village of Langton Herring, is a more managable length for a day walk. The route follows the South West Coast path and gives you great views of the famous pebble beach from across the Fleet Lagoon.
Hive Beach near Burton Bradstock stretches on for over a mile. The attractive coarse sand beach is overlooked by farmland and cliffs.
Beaches Near bridportWe think that the nearest beach to bridport is Charmouth West Beach at 8 miles as the crow flies. Precise driving distances are not always possible to calculate due to the off road locality of some locations, to assist in this we've provided an estimated distance of 10.32 miles by road.
Dorset is the place to come for award winning beaches. In the east of the county, the famous sandy beaches of Poole and Bournemouth are nestled beneath a magnificent cliff line. Stretching along the coastline for 10 golden miles, all the way from Sandbanks to Hengistbury Head.
Chesil Beach is a popular location for sea angling, with access at Chiswell, Ferry Bridge, Abbotsbury, Cogden, Burton Bradstock and West Bay. Angling is also allowed in the lower Fleet from the shore.
It is dangerous because of strong currents. Go to Weymouth Bay or West Bay instead. Chesil Beach is best for fishing, walking and just sitting and watching! You can fish off the Chesil Beach (you will need to go to Portland or Abbotsbury to do so).
Curving away from the arch the the sand and shingle beach at Durdle Door is backed by the high limestone cliffs of the Jurassic Coast. Even if you feel less energetic this beach is a beautiful spot to relax with a picnic, whilst taking in the spectacular scenery.
Lulworth Cove is a very sheltered pebble beach in a remarkable, horseshoe shaped cove, formed ten thousand years ago by erosion from the sea. There is ample parking, a cafe, toilets and boat trips in summer to Durdle Door and Mupe Bay.
Chesil draws visitors regardless of season, although it is seldom busy. The entire stretch remains almost entirely undeveloped and the golden pebbles stretch in a steep shingle bank as far as the eye can see. The Chesil Beach Visitor Centre near Portland is well worth a visit during your time on the south coast.
One explanation is that Chesil Beach initially formed from predominantly sandy deposits found in Lyme Bay. This developed into a bar shape out in the bay and as water levels rose rapidly (at the end of the last ice age 20,000-14,000 years ago), the bar was eroded and the driven onshore and wedged close to the land.
Do you have one to add? The closest beach as the crow flies to Dorchester is Weymouth Central Beach which is in Weymouth, Dorset and is 7.31 miles from Dorchester.
It's easy to travel from London to Dorset by rail. The main station in Dorset is Bournemouth, which is served by South Western Railway services from London Waterloo. The fastest services to Bournemouth take just 1h 43m and you can hop on the train at Clapham Junction if you're in South London.
