Arish Mell

Bay in Dorset

England

Arish Mell

Boat in Warbarrow Bay — Boat in Warbarrow Bay Credit: Basher Eyre

Arish Mell, located in Dorset, England, is a small coastal bay renowned for its picturesque beauty and tranquil environment. The bay is situated in close proximity to the town of Lyme Regis and is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

The bay boasts stunning cliffs that rise high above the pebble beach, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding area. Its unique geological formations are a result of millions of years of natural erosion and create a visually striking landscape. The bay is also known for its rich fossil deposits, attracting fossil hunters from all over the world.

Arish Mell is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts, with a diverse range of flora and fauna inhabiting the area. Birdwatchers can spot various species of seabirds, including gulls and cormorants, while dolphins and seals can occasionally be spotted offshore.

Visitors can enjoy a range of outdoor activities in Arish Mell. The bay is a popular spot for swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding, with its calm and clear waters providing an ideal environment for water sports. The beach is also suitable for sunbathing and picnicking, and there are several walking trails that offer stunning views of the coastline.

In terms of amenities, Arish Mell is well-served by nearby facilities. There are public toilets and parking available for visitors, as well as a selection of cafes and restaurants offering delicious seafood dishes.

Arish Mell, Dorset, is a hidden gem on the British coast, offering a serene and picturesque escape for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.

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Arish Mell Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.621933/-2.2068025 or Grid Reference SY8580. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Boat in Warbarrow Bay

Boat in Warbarrow Bay

Start of the path back from Worbarrow Bay to Tyneham

Start of the path back from Worbarrow Bay to Tyneham

All that remains of Hope Cottages

All that remains of Hope Cottages

Looking back to Worbarrow Tout

Looking back to Worbarrow Tout

Path branch at Worbarrow Bay The left is the Hardy Way <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Hardy+Way" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.ldwa.org.uk/ldp/members/show_path.php?path_name=Hardy+Way">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 right the South West Coast Path <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/south-west-coast-path/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.nationaltrail.co.uk/en_GB/trails/south-west-coast-path/">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>

Path branch at Worbarrow Bay

The left is the Hardy Way Link

and the right the South West Coast Path Link

Path marker at Worbarrow Bay

Path marker at Worbarrow Bay

Information board at Worbarrow Bay

Information board at Worbarrow Bay

Tyneham Lulworth Cove Tyneham Lulworth Cove view

Tyneham Lulworth Cove

Tyneham Lulworth Cove view

Worbarrow building Worbarrow, what remains of the building

Worbarrow building

Worbarrow, what remains of the building

Worbarrow Tout Warbarrow Tout view

Worbarrow Tout

Warbarrow Tout view

Coastal path sign Lulworth Cove Tyneham Coastal path sign Lulworth Cove Tyneham

Coastal path sign Lulworth Cove Tyneham

Coastal path sign Lulworth Cove Tyneham

Tyneham: ruined cottage and bay view Looking across Worbarrow Bay towards Bindon Hill, beyond one of the ruined cottages of Tyneham village.

Tyneham: ruined cottage and bay view

Looking across Worbarrow Bay towards Bindon Hill, beyond one of the ruined cottages of Tyneham village.

Tyneham: approaching Worbarrow Tout The path from Tyneham village approaches the coast and in front of us is Worbarrow Tout, a large lump jutting out into the sea.

Tyneham: approaching Worbarrow Tout

The path from Tyneham village approaches the coast and in front of us is Worbarrow Tout, a large lump jutting out into the sea.

Tyneham: Worbarrow information board A display gives information on the geology, flora and fauna of the area and also the history of the village, now long forgotten after the Coastguard station closed in 1911. This was some 30 years before the village of Tyneham, just up the valley, became deserted under very different circumstances.

Tyneham: Worbarrow information board

A display gives information on the geology, flora and fauna of the area and also the history of the village, now long forgotten after the Coastguard station closed in 1911. This was some 30 years before the village of Tyneham, just up the valley, became deserted under very different circumstances.

Tyneham: waves on Worbarrow Bay A windy day on this exposed bit of coast, and the waves are big and impressive as we look along the edge of Worbarrow Bay towards the slopes of Bindon Hill in the background.

Tyneham: waves on Worbarrow Bay

A windy day on this exposed bit of coast, and the waves are big and impressive as we look along the edge of Worbarrow Bay towards the slopes of Bindon Hill in the background.

Tyneham: Worbarrow Bay and Tout A cloudy day at this attractive seaside spot.

Tyneham: Worbarrow Bay and Tout

A cloudy day at this attractive seaside spot.

Tyneham: ruins of cottage on Worbarrow Bay After the closure of the coastguard station at Worbarrow Bay in 1911 had heralded the demise of the village, the requisitoning of the whole of Tyneham parish in 1943 finished it off completely. All the houses in the two villages are in ruins today, such as this one, right above the bay.

Tyneham: ruins of cottage on Worbarrow Bay

After the closure of the coastguard station at Worbarrow Bay in 1911 had heralded the demise of the village, the requisitoning of the whole of Tyneham parish in 1943 finished it off completely. All the houses in the two villages are in ruins today, such as this one, right above the bay.

Tyneham: Coast Path stone at Worbarrow With the slopes of Worbarrow Tout in the background, we look at a small stone, of a consistent design along the Dorset stretch of the South West Coast Path. It points left, slightly inland, for the two-and-a-half miles continuing along the Coast Path to Kimmeridge, and also to the left for the one mile inland to Tyneham.

Tyneham: Coast Path stone at Worbarrow

With the slopes of Worbarrow Tout in the background, we look at a small stone, of a consistent design along the Dorset stretch of the South West Coast Path. It points left, slightly inland, for the two-and-a-half miles continuing along the Coast Path to Kimmeridge, and also to the left for the one mile inland to Tyneham.

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Arish Mell is located at Grid Ref: SY8580 (Lat: 50.621933, Lng: -2.2068025)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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Leisure: picnic_table

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Arish Mell

Access: no

Natural: bay

Wikidata: Q15188521

Wikipedia: en:Arish Mell

Lat/Long: 50.6215823/-2.2068998

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