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West Bay to Burton Bradstock clifftop loop — National Trust coastal walks in West Dorset

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West Bay to Burton Bradstock clifftop loop — National Trust coastal walks in West Dorset

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West Bay to Burton Bradstock clifftop loop — National Trust coastal walks in West Dorset

01:47

6.75km

60m

Hiking

This spectacular 4.2-mile (6.7 km) walk will spoil you with fantastic coastal views thanks to its clifftop route. It starts in the tiny coastal resort of West Bay and leads you eastwards along the cliffs to Burton Bradstock’s beach and back again on a slightly different trail, back from the…

by National Trust North and West Dorset

Last updated: July 24, 2024

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Start point

Parking

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83 m

West Bay Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

The coast path between West Bay and Burton Bradstock is currently closed due to a landslip. A diversion is in place using the public footpath across Bridport and West Dorset …

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958 m

View of Lyme Bay from West Bay Cliffs

Highlight • Beach

The coast path between West Bay and Burton Bradstock is closed due to a landslip. A diversion is in place using the public footpath across Bridport and West Dorset Golf …

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3.48 km

View from Burton Bradstock Clifftop

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Immediately east of Burton Beach, the clifftop makes for a fantastic place to stroll, particularly in clear weather. The views from these large cliffs are excellent and you can see …

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6.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

2.21 km

804 m

351 m

315 m

Surfaces

2.20 km

2.02 km

1.45 km

550 m

507 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 31 May

17°C

11°C

93 %

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Comments

February 18, 2022

This spectacular 4.2-mile (6.7 km) walk will spoil you with fantastic coastal views thanks to its clifftop route. It starts in the tiny coastal resort of West Bay and leads you eastwards along the cliffs to Burton Bradstock’s beach and back again on a slightly different trail, back from the cliffs. Burton

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West Bay to Burton Bradstock clifftop loop — National Trust coastal walks in West Dorset

West Bay Cliffs

View of Lyme Bay from West Bay Cliffs

View from Burton Bradstock Clifftop

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