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East Weare

Cliff, Slope in Dorset

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East Weare

Viewpoint at East Weare, Isle of Portland A concrete bench and an information display at East Weare, overlooking Weymouth Bay. Several cruise ships were moored in the bay, out of use due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic.
Viewpoint at East Weare, Isle of Portland Credit: Malc McDonald

East Weare is a picturesque coastal village located in Dorset, England. Situated on a cliff with a gentle slope, it offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and the sparkling waters of the English Channel. The village is known for its natural beauty, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

The cliff in East Weare is made up of layers of sedimentary rock, giving it a distinct appearance. It stands tall and provides a natural barrier against the powerful waves of the Channel, protecting the village from erosion. The cliff is a haven for birdwatchers, as it attracts a variety of seabirds such as gulls, cormorants, and puffins.

The slope leading down from the cliff offers a gentle descent to the beach below. The beach itself is a mixture of pebbles and sand, providing a serene and tranquil setting for visitors to enjoy. The shoreline is dotted with rock pools, which are teeming with marine life, making it a great spot for children and families to explore and discover.

East Weare is also home to a small fishing community, with local fishermen taking to the waters to catch a variety of fish, including mackerel, cod, and crab. Visitors can often witness the boats returning to the harbor, bringing in their fresh catches of the day.

Overall, East Weare, Dorset, with its cliff and slope, offers a harmonious blend of natural beauty, tranquility, and a vibrant coastal atmosphere, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful seaside retreat.

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Viewpoint at East Weare, Isle of Portland A concrete bench and an information display at East Weare, overlooking Weymouth Bay. Several cruise ships were moored in the bay, out of use due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic.
Viewpoint at East Weare, Isle of Portland
A concrete bench and an information display at East Weare, overlooking Weymouth Bay. Several cruise ships were moored in the bay, out of use due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic.
South West Coast Path, Isle of Portland The South West Coast Path passing a young offenders' institution on the Isle of Portland.
South West Coast Path, Isle of Portland
The South West Coast Path passing a young offenders' institution on the Isle of Portland.
Air shaft on Grove Road, Isle of Portland The air shaft to the right of the image is one of three which ventilated the adjacent prison's sewage system. The shaft is Grade II listed. This section of Grove Road forms part of the route of the South West Coast Path.
Air shaft on Grove Road, Isle of Portland
The air shaft to the right of the image is one of three which ventilated the adjacent prison's sewage system. The shaft is Grade II listed. This section of Grove Road forms part of the route of the South West Coast Path.
South West Coast Path, East Weare, Isle of Portland The South West Coast Path descending on the east side of the Isle of Portland. In the near distance is East Wear Rifle Range, which has been designated as an Ancient Monument. More information can be found on The Encyclopaedia of Portland History website: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.portlandhistory.co.uk/east-weare-rifle-range.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.portlandhistory.co.uk/east-weare-rifle-range.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Beyond the rifle range, the view looks out over Weymouth Bay.
South West Coast Path, East Weare, Isle of Portland
The South West Coast Path descending on the east side of the Isle of Portland. In the near distance is East Wear Rifle Range, which has been designated as an Ancient Monument. More information can be found on The Encyclopaedia of Portland History website: LinkExternal link Beyond the rifle range, the view looks out over Weymouth Bay.
Former railway route at East Weare, Isle of Portland A path along a former railway route on the Isle of Portland. The railway opened in 1902, construction having started many years earlier. It closed to passengers in 1952 and to freight in 1965.
Former railway route at East Weare, Isle of Portland
A path along a former railway route on the Isle of Portland. The railway opened in 1902, construction having started many years earlier. It closed to passengers in 1952 and to freight in 1965.
South West Coast Path, Isle of Portland The South West Coast Path at East Weare on the Isle of Portland. Here, the path follows the route of a former railway. The railway opened in 1902 but closed to passengers in 1952. Freight continued to be carried until 1965.
South West Coast Path, Isle of Portland
The South West Coast Path at East Weare on the Isle of Portland. Here, the path follows the route of a former railway. The railway opened in 1902 but closed to passengers in 1952. Freight continued to be carried until 1965.
South West Coast Path, Isle of Portland The South West Coast Path at East Weare on the Isle of Portland. Here, the path follows the route of a former railway. The railway opened in 1902 but closed to passengers in 1952. Freight continued to be carried until 1965.
South West Coast Path, Isle of Portland
The South West Coast Path at East Weare on the Isle of Portland. Here, the path follows the route of a former railway. The railway opened in 1902 but closed to passengers in 1952. Freight continued to be carried until 1965.
South West Coast Path, Isle of Portland The South West Coast Path on the Isle of Portland. Here, the path follows the route of a former railway. The railway opened in 1902 but closed to passengers in 1952. Freight continued to be carried until 1965. On the hillside to the right is a disused pillbox. This provided a lookout over Weymouth Bay during the Second World War, and helped to protect the nearby rifle range.
South West Coast Path, Isle of Portland
The South West Coast Path on the Isle of Portland. Here, the path follows the route of a former railway. The railway opened in 1902 but closed to passengers in 1952. Freight continued to be carried until 1965. On the hillside to the right is a disused pillbox. This provided a lookout over Weymouth Bay during the Second World War, and helped to protect the nearby rifle range.
South West Coast Path, Isle of Portland The South West Coast Path on the Isle of Portland, with a view over Weymouth Bay. Here, the path follows the route of a former railway. The railway opened in 1902 but closed to passengers in 1952. Freight continued to be carried until 1965.
South West Coast Path, Isle of Portland
The South West Coast Path on the Isle of Portland, with a view over Weymouth Bay. Here, the path follows the route of a former railway. The railway opened in 1902 but closed to passengers in 1952. Freight continued to be carried until 1965.
South West Coast Path, Isle of Portland The South West Coast Path on the Isle of Portland. Here, the path follows the route of a former railway. The railway opened in 1902 but closed to passengers in 1952. Freight continued to be carried until 1965.
South West Coast Path, Isle of Portland
The South West Coast Path on the Isle of Portland. Here, the path follows the route of a former railway. The railway opened in 1902 but closed to passengers in 1952. Freight continued to be carried until 1965.
South West Coast Path, Isle of Portland The South West Coast Path on the Isle of Portland, with a view across Weymouth Bay. Here, the path follows the route of a former railway. The railway opened in 1902 but closed to passengers in 1952. Freight continued to be carried until 1965.
South West Coast Path, Isle of Portland
The South West Coast Path on the Isle of Portland, with a view across Weymouth Bay. Here, the path follows the route of a former railway. The railway opened in 1902 but closed to passengers in 1952. Freight continued to be carried until 1965.
South West Coast Path, Isle of Portland The South West Coast Path on the Isle of Portland. Here, the path follows the route of a former railway. The railway opened in 1902 but closed to passengers in 1952. Freight continued to be carried until 1965.
South West Coast Path, Isle of Portland
The South West Coast Path on the Isle of Portland. Here, the path follows the route of a former railway. The railway opened in 1902 but closed to passengers in 1952. Freight continued to be carried until 1965.
Southwest Coast Path near Grove
Southwest Coast Path near Grove
HM Prison Portland, Grove Victorian prison opened in 1848, now a male Adult/Young Offenders Institution. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HM_Prison_Portland" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HM_Prison_Portland">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
HM Prison Portland, Grove
Victorian prison opened in 1848, now a male Adult/Young Offenders Institution. LinkExternal link
Southwest Coast Path above Grove Cliff
Southwest Coast Path above Grove Cliff
Main entrance to HM Prison Portland
Main entrance to HM Prison Portland
Portland Harbour, TV Sir Tristram (RFA Sir Tristram) Launched December 1966. RFA Sir Tristram was a Round Table class logistics landing ship (L3505) transferred to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1970. She was badly damaged during the Falklands War of 1983 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falklands_War" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falklands_War">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> and needed to be rebuilt. After the re-build, she saw action in the Gulf War <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_War" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gulf_War">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> , and the Balkan conflicts <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yugoslav_Wars" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yugoslav_Wars">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> of the 1990s. In 2003 the ship was deployed as part of the largest British fleet for 20 years in support of the invasion of Iraq <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_invasion_of_Iraq" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003_invasion_of_Iraq">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> . RFA Sir Tristram was decommissioned on 17 December 2005 but was converted to a Special Forces Training Vessel (TV Sir Tristram) in 2008 and is now moored permanently at Portland. More information at <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.portlandhistory.co.uk/tv-tristram.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.portlandhistory.co.uk/tv-tristram.html">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (The Encyclopaedia of Portland History).
Portland Harbour, TV Sir Tristram (RFA Sir Tristram)
Launched December 1966. RFA Sir Tristram was a Round Table class logistics landing ship (L3505) transferred to the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 1970. She was badly damaged during the Falklands War of 1983 LinkExternal link and needed to be rebuilt. After the re-build, she saw action in the Gulf War LinkExternal link , and the Balkan conflicts LinkExternal link of the 1990s. In 2003 the ship was deployed as part of the largest British fleet for 20 years in support of the invasion of Iraq LinkExternal link . RFA Sir Tristram was decommissioned on 17 December 2005 but was converted to a Special Forces Training Vessel (TV Sir Tristram) in 2008 and is now moored permanently at Portland. More information at LinkExternal link (The Encyclopaedia of Portland History).
Shepherd's Dinner, Portland Part of the Portland Coastal Path - but where this section gets its name from, I do not know, but am intrigued!
Shepherd's Dinner, Portland
Part of the Portland Coastal Path - but where this section gets its name from, I do not know, but am intrigued!
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East Weare is located at Grid Ref: SY7072 (Lat: 50.555388, Lng: -2.4222083)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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