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Although best known for its stone and the Portland Bill lighthouse, the Isle of Portland has much more to discover. Portland has stunning scenery, a wealth of wildlife, dramatic coastline plus superb water sports facilities including the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy which is the official venue for the Olympic sailing events. Portland is not really an island but is reached over the narrow causeway from Chesil Beach.
It is a huge block of limestone, measuring 4. This royal patronage set the beautiful coastal resort of Weymouth on its way as one of the UK's most picturesque and popular seaside towns. Weymouth's Georgian popularity is still very much apparent in the wonderful terrace which lines its award winning, sandy and child friendly beach. This staggeringly beautiful stretch of countryside is rich in wildlife and geological importance. You can walk the South West Coast path covers the whole 95 miles , birdwatch there are recorded varieties on Portland alone , hunt for fossils along the famous Jurassic Coast, or just simply spend relaxing days around the beaches.
Along this coast are some of Britain's best and cleanest beaches including the fossil hunting beaches at Charmouth, Seaton and Lyme Regis, West Bay and the stunning Lulworth Cove. Weymouth beach has golden sands and clean, shallow waters ideal for families. Portland has an excellent coast to coast network of public footpaths, which gives superb access to lovely walks and places of amazing contrasts.
You can walk the South West Coast path covers the whole 95 miles , birdwatch there are recorded varieties on Portland alone , hunt for fossils along the famous Jurassic Coast, or just simply spend relaxing days around the beaches. Along this coast are some of Britain's best and cleanest beaches including the fossil hunting beaches at Charmouth, Seaton and Lyme Regis, West Bay and the stunning Lulworth Cove. Weymouth beach has golden sands and clean, shallow waters ideal for families.
Portland has an excellent coast to coast network of public footpaths, which gives superb access to lovely walks and places of amazing contrasts. Weymouth and Portland Harbour is a very large, protected, bay for windsurfing, sailing and kitesurfing. Other activities in the area include paragliding, hiking, cycling or pony trekking and Climbing http: Enjoy good food and high quality art in beautiful contemporary surroundings. Weymouth's old harbour with its listed cottages, lifting bridge and the award winning Brewers' Quay - an old Victorian brewery, redeveloped as a harbourside tourist attraction including the Timewalk, a trip through years of local history, and home to a regular French Market.
Nothe Fort A restored Victorian fort, now a military museum, with fascinating displays and spectacular views of both Weymouth and Portland harbours. Britain's famous swannery, a lovely trip all year round, but with a seasonal programme the highlight of which is baby swan hatching in Spring.
The 'ghost village' at Tyneham.