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Abbotsbury Beach - Chesil Bank and Fleet Lagoon Na

Beach

Bridport Tourist Information Centre
South Street
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3NY

Tel: 01308 424901

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Chesil Beach fishing

A shelving beach made up of pebbles and shingle, popular with both local anglers and families for mackerel fishing. Close to the beach is the village of Abbotsbury, where there are three main attractions - Swannery, Sub Tropical Gardens and the Children's Farm. The village is approximately one mile from the beach. Services & cafes/pubs in the village.

It is also the site of the Chesil and Fleet Nature Reserve. There are stunning views across to Weymouth and Portland and to the east is the beautiful site of Golden Cap.

Dogs accepted on beach all year round.

Opening Times

Open All Year
Open (01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012)

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