Chesil Beach and Bank

Chesil Beach

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Chesil Beach is a long, narrow spit of land reaching 18 miles from Portland Bill to Abbotsbury. Chesil is a steep slope of shingle fronted by pebbles which have been polished smooth by the action of the waves. Visitors can search for "Hag" pebbles, which have a hole bored through them by the natural action of the water.

Chesil Beach from St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury

The Fleet Nature Reserve, a protected wetland area formed in the lea of the Bank, is one of Europe's most important tidal and semi-tidal natural habitats, a haven for bird life. Telscopes are available at the visitor centre to enable visitors to study the birds attracted to the area.

The Chesil Beach Centre near Portland tells the story of the regions unique geology through a series of interactive displays. Visitors can also take a trip on the glass-bottomed Fleet Observer boat to examine the marine world of Chesil more closely.

Since 1543 the management of Chesil Bank has ben under the care of the Ilchester Estate, which also manages Abbotsbury Swannery.

CONTACT
Chesil Beach Centre
Portland Beach Road
Portland
Dorset
DT4 9XE
Telephone / Fax: +44 (0)1305 760 579

Entry: free

See also: Chesil Beach and the Ancient Mermaid

Accommodation

Dorset

The Flat The Creek

Ringstead
Self catering cottage

This ground floor flat offers 1 twin bedroom, 1 bedroom with 3ft bunk beds, full-sized couch/bed available, charming sitting room with dining alcove and put-u-up … more >>
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Dorset

Mill Cottage

Dorchester
Self catering cottage

This property offers two double ensuite bedrooms, Three bedrooms upstairs are all doubles and ensuite. One can convert Into a twin on request. Downstairs there … more >>
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Bournemouth (Hotel)

The Roundhouse Hotel

The Roundhouse hotel Bournemouth is just a short walk from East Cliff Beach and the town?s theatres, clubs, bars, restaurants and coffee shops. The grand lobby and lounge area is traditionally decorated and great meeting place. The 127 bedrooms are comfortable and have TV, Telephone, Trouser Press, Hairdryer and Tea … more >>

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Bournemouth (Hotel)

Inver House Hotel

The Bourne Beat is an elegant town house, desirably situated upon the West Cliff of Bournemouth, just one minute walk away from the beach and five minutes to the town centre. All of the 28 en-suite bedrooms are fully equipped with television, DVD player and tea and coffee making facilities. more >>

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