Beaches

Eype 1 ½ miles

· National Trust. Quiet pebble steep shelving beach. Car Park short walk from beach. Dogs permitted.

Seatown 1 ½ miles

· Pebbles and shingle, steep shelving. Refreshment kiosk. Pub. Car Park.

West Bay 2 miles

· Shingle, sand and pebbles. Steep shelving. Harbour and coastguard. Cafes, kiosks, toilets and car parks.

Charmouth 4 miles

· National Trust. Pebble beach, steep, shelving. Car Park short walk from beach. Dogs permitted.

Lyme Regis 7 miles

· Pebble and sandy beaches. Harbour and slipway. Lifeboat station. Boats and coastguard. Monmouth beach shelves. Front beach sandy and flat. Seasonal activities for the kids.

Burton Bradstock 3 miles

· National Trust. Steep, shelving shingle beach. Car Park. Toilets.

Cogden 4 miles

· National Trust. Steep shelving shingle beach. Car Park. Beach access is a few hundred yards from car park across rough track. Dogs permitted.

West Bexington

· National Trust. Shelving shingle beach. Toilets. Café. Dogs permitted.

Abbotsbury 7 miles

· Shelving pebble and shingle beach. Car Park. Toilets. Services and refreshments in village I mile from beach. Dogs permitted

Weymouth 18 miles

· Lovely sandy beach. Gentle shelving. Car parks. Food kiosks and cafes. Lost children, First Aid Centre and Lifeguard in season. Activities for the children, Punch and Judy!