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Chesil Beach & The Fleet

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Chesil Beach & The Fleet

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  • Location: Abbotsbury, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    July 15, 2019

    Hiking

    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 …

    September 17, 2023

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    Chesil Beach is a coastal formation stretching 29km from West Bay to Chiswell. The formation is 200 m wide and 15 m high. As part of the Jurassic Coast, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Source: Wikipedia)
    The beach consists of nothing but pebbles. Walking on it is very difficult, but the sound of the surf sounds louder and more soothing than usual.
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    March 15, 2018

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    Amazing natural phenomenon - well worth a visit. Don't go swimming off the beach due to a dangerously strong undertow.
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    Abbotsbury and Chesil Beach views — National Trust coastal walks in West Dorset

    10.6km

    03:01

    230m

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Embark on an easy hiking adventure along the Abbotsbury and Macmillan Way Circular Trail, a route that spans 3.2 miles (5.1 km) and features a gentle elevation gain of 273…

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Abbotsbury, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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