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Weymouth Bay

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Weymouth Bay

Pardon the weeds We are feeding the bees! The patch of grassland skirting the large car and coach park at Lodmore is serving a green purpose. It will help to offset the vehicle pollution.
Pardon the weeds Credit: Neil Owen

Weymouth Bay is a picturesque bay located on the southern coast of England, specifically in the county of Dorset. It stretches along the English Channel, about halfway between the towns of Portland and Bridport. The bay is known for its stunning natural beauty, with its clear blue waters, golden sandy beaches, and breathtaking views.

The bay is sheltered by the Isle of Portland to the south, which acts as a barrier against the prevailing winds, making it a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts. The bay offers excellent conditions for sailing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing, attracting both beginners and experienced athletes.

Weymouth Bay is also home to one of the most popular holiday resorts in the UK, the town of Weymouth. The town is known for its vibrant atmosphere, traditional seaside charm, and Victorian architecture. Its long sandy beach, which stretches for over three miles, is a major draw for tourists and locals alike, providing ample opportunities for sunbathing, swimming, and beach games.

The bay is surrounded by stunning natural landmarks, including the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its fossil-rich cliffs and geological significance. Durdle Door, a natural limestone arch, and Lulworth Cove, a horseshoe-shaped bay, are also close by, offering visitors a chance to explore unique geological formations.

In addition to its natural beauty, Weymouth Bay boasts a rich history and cultural heritage. The bay was a significant port during the 18th and 19th centuries, playing a vital role in the trade and transportation of goods. Today, remnants of its maritime past can be seen in the historic harbour area, which is filled with charming pubs, restaurants, and shops.

Overall, Weymouth Bay in Dorset offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, outdoor activities, and cultural attractions, making it a highly sought-after destination for tourists and locals alike.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.621382/-2.4309417 or Grid Reference SY6980. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Pardon the weeds We are feeding the bees! The patch of grassland skirting the large car and coach park at Lodmore is serving a green purpose. It will help to offset the vehicle pollution.
Pardon the weeds
We are feeding the bees! The patch of grassland skirting the large car and coach park at Lodmore is serving a green purpose. It will help to offset the vehicle pollution.
In need of some work The underside of the hard tennis courts along Weymouth seafront are open for public use in normal circumtances, but clearly there is some deterioration that is being made good.
In need of some work
The underside of the hard tennis courts along Weymouth seafront are open for public use in normal circumtances, but clearly there is some deterioration that is being made good.
Celebrating 450 years Weymouth is having a celebration, with Greenhill Gardens proudly showing a typically floral message. Beyond are several cruise ships, sitting out the summer season during Covid.
Celebrating 450 years
Weymouth is having a celebration, with Greenhill Gardens proudly showing a typically floral message. Beyond are several cruise ships, sitting out the summer season during Covid.
Summer in full flutter The boarding houses right on the seafront have put the bunting and flags out; a traditional sight.
Summer in full flutter
The boarding houses right on the seafront have put the bunting and flags out; a traditional sight.
No need for ladders The modern and less risky way to clean the top windows.
No need for ladders
The modern and less risky way to clean the top windows.
Weymouth Community Hospital A more modern hospital based in an area to the south of the town that has offered some form of medical facilities for many years.
Weymouth Community Hospital
A more modern hospital based in an area to the south of the town that has offered some form of medical facilities for many years.
Taking a trip to hospital The pavement right outside the hospital seems to have been disturbed by the tree roots. An N.H.S. sign on the wall warns of the severe trip hazard, but is handy if there is a nasty fall.
Taking a trip to hospital
The pavement right outside the hospital seems to have been disturbed by the tree roots. An N.H.S. sign on the wall warns of the severe trip hazard, but is handy if there is a nasty fall.
Victorian letterbox on Dorchester Road An old post office box on one of the major roads in Weymouth; a Handyside product.
Victorian letterbox on Dorchester Road
An old post office box on one of the major roads in Weymouth; a Handyside product.
Neglected finery A house on Dorchester Road has been abandoned for a few years now. It was a well-loved place before then, with elegant features and a luxurious garden. Now it has an air of dispair.
Neglected finery
A house on Dorchester Road has been abandoned for a few years now. It was a well-loved place before then, with elegant features and a luxurious garden. Now it has an air of dispair.
Rainbow wings A piece of art in the small park on Dorchester Road, opposite a pub called The Park.
Rainbow wings
A piece of art in the small park on Dorchester Road, opposite a pub called The Park.
Roses in the park Although the public garden at the end of Dorchester Road is not that big, it does feature some well-tended flowers.
Roses in the park
Although the public garden at the end of Dorchester Road is not that big, it does feature some well-tended flowers.
Bug box A high-level hotel for the creepy crawlies and flying insects. The tree it is supported by seems to be suffering a little.
Bug box
A high-level hotel for the creepy crawlies and flying insects. The tree it is supported by seems to be suffering a little.
Beautiful and nutritious Part of the park at the end of Dorchester Road is given over to edible plants. It is tended by a group of volunteers helping people with learning disablities.
Beautiful and nutritious
Part of the park at the end of Dorchester Road is given over to edible plants. It is tended by a group of volunteers helping people with learning disablities.
Plastic petals Some artificial blooms in among the edibles.
Plastic petals
Some artificial blooms in among the edibles.
A quiet corner for some rest Although the park at the end of Dorchester Road is fairly small, it does have a few sheltered corners to find some peace.
A quiet corner for some rest
Although the park at the end of Dorchester Road is fairly small, it does have a few sheltered corners to find some peace.
Decorated house on Glendinning Avenue In an area where Weymouth expanded around the turn of the 1900s, this house in particular has some extra features. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7030729">SY6780 : The profile of Edward VII</a> for a closer look at some regal relief.
Decorated house on Glendinning Avenue
In an area where Weymouth expanded around the turn of the 1900s, this house in particular has some extra features. See SY6780 : The profile of Edward VII for a closer look at some regal relief.
The profile of Edward VII A rather fine relief of Edward VII on the wall of a house on Glendinning Avenue, showing a date of 1902. See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7030720">SY6780 : Decorated house on Glendinning Avenue</a> for a wider view of the elegant property.
The profile of Edward VII
A rather fine relief of Edward VII on the wall of a house on Glendinning Avenue, showing a date of 1902. See SY6780 : Decorated house on Glendinning Avenue for a wider view of the elegant property.
An Edwardian letterbox on Carlton Road South This letterbox stands close to a house that has an appropriate piece of relief work on the wall - see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7030729">SY6780 : The profile of Edward VII</a>.
An Edwardian letterbox on Carlton Road South
This letterbox stands close to a house that has an appropriate piece of relief work on the wall - see SY6780 : The profile of Edward VII.
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Weymouth Bay is located at Grid Ref: SY6980 (Lat: 50.621382, Lng: -2.4309417)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

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