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Abbotsbury and Chesil Beach views — National Trust coastal walks in West Dorset

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Abbotsbury and Chesil Beach views — National Trust coastal walks in West Dorset

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Abbotsbury and Chesil Beach views — National Trust coastal walks in West Dorset

03:01

10.6km

230m

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This marvellous 7-mile (11 km) route has beach, hilltops, panoramic views and peaceful trails. It begins on the beach at Abbotsbury and takes you to the historic village itself before leading you up the ridge, showering you in fantastic views of Chesil Beach and Portland. Discover the Iron Age hillfort…

by National Trust North and West Dorset

Last updated: July 24, 2024

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152 m

Chesil Beach & The Fleet

Highlight • Beach

Author John Fowles described Chesil Beach as “an elemental place, made of sea, shingle and sky”. Backed by The Fleet, the largest tidal lagoon in Britain, this natural pebble beach …

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2.19 km

St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury

Highlight • Religious Site

This tiny chapel occupies a magnificent location above the Dorset village of Abbotsbury. Thanks to its height, it has fantastic views across the sea and across to the Isle of …

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10.6 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.67 km

2.38 km

2.36 km

1.25 km

697 m

242 m

Surfaces

4.82 km

2.04 km

1.99 km

1.27 km

406 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 30 May

21°C

13°C

11 %

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February 18, 2022

This marvellous 7-mile (11 km) route has beach, hilltops, panoramic views and peaceful trails. It begins on the beach at Abbotsbury and takes you to the historic village itself before leading you up the ridge, showering you in fantastic views of Chesil Beach and Portland. Discover the Iron Age hillfort

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Abbotsbury and Chesil Beach views — National Trust coastal walks in West Dorset

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St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury

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