Bay, West

Settlement in Dorset

England

Bay, West

View west along coast at Burton Freshwater
View west along coast at Burton Freshwater Credit: Colin Park

Bay is a small village situated in the West Dorset district of England. It is located on the coast, offering breathtaking views of the English Channel. With a population of just over 500 residents, Bay maintains a quaint and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal destination for those seeking tranquility.

The village is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, with rolling hills and picturesque countryside. The rugged cliffs that line the coast provide a dramatic backdrop to the village, creating a sense of awe and wonder. The area is known for its rich biodiversity, with various species of birds and marine life making Bay their home.

Despite its small size, Bay offers a range of amenities and facilities to cater to both residents and visitors. The village has a local pub, serving traditional English cuisine and offering a warm and friendly atmosphere. Additionally, there are a few small shops and a post office, ensuring that basic needs are met within the community.

Bay is also a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking and hiking trails that showcase the natural beauty of the surrounding area. The nearby beach provides an opportunity for swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying various water sports. Visitors can also explore the nearby cliffs and caves, which are steeped in history and offer a glimpse into the area's rich heritage.

Overall, Bay in West Dorset is a hidden gem that combines natural beauty, tranquility, and a sense of community. It offers a peaceful retreat for both residents and visitors, allowing them to immerse themselves in the breathtaking scenery and unwind from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

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Bay, West Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.711393/-2.7597026 or Grid Reference SY4690. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

View west along coast at Burton Freshwater
View west along coast at Burton Freshwater
Cliff edge
Cliff edge
Beach towards Burton Freshwater
Beach towards Burton Freshwater
Burton Beach & Cliffs
Burton Beach & Cliffs
River Bride cutting through Beach Sediment The River Bride rises at Brideshead Lake, Littlebredy and flows for about 13km through open country side until it reaches the sea over a shingle beach at Burton Bradstock.
River Bride cutting through Beach Sediment
The River Bride rises at Brideshead Lake, Littlebredy and flows for about 13km through open country side until it reaches the sea over a shingle beach at Burton Bradstock.
Coast west of Burton Freshwater Some steps have since been built on the very eroded section of the coast path.
Coast west of Burton Freshwater
Some steps have since been built on the very eroded section of the coast path.
East cliff at West Bay Dorset Picture taken from the new pier
East cliff at West Bay Dorset
Picture taken from the new pier
Cliffs between West Bay and Burton Freshwater The cliffs along this coastline are part of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. They date back to Jurassic times and are very popular with fossil hunters. 
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Cliffs between West Bay and Burton Freshwater
The cliffs along this coastline are part of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. They date back to Jurassic times and are very popular with fossil hunters. To see some 360°Panoramas of Dorset please visit this LinkExternal link
East Cliffs, West Bay, Dorset Looking SE along the small bit of coast in this square. A real danger of falling rocks here and a much lesser danger of falling golf balls from the golf course on top of the cliffs
East Cliffs, West Bay, Dorset
Looking SE along the small bit of coast in this square. A real danger of falling rocks here and a much lesser danger of falling golf balls from the golf course on top of the cliffs
East Cliffs, West Bay, Dorset Looking NW. The two people in the middle distance are on the northern side of the E-W grid line. The cliffs are made of Bridport Sands which erodes in distinct bands because some layers are harder than others.
East Cliffs, West Bay, Dorset
Looking NW. The two people in the middle distance are on the northern side of the E-W grid line. The cliffs are made of Bridport Sands which erodes in distinct bands because some layers are harder than others.
East Cliffs, West Bay, Dorset Looking SE with Portland in the distance. The beach is littered with rocks that fell from the cliff
East Cliffs, West Bay, Dorset
Looking SE with Portland in the distance. The beach is littered with rocks that fell from the cliff
Burton Bradstock: postbox № DT6 112 and phone, Freshwater Holiday Park These two red objects serve the Freshwater mobile homes and holiday park. The postbox is emptied at 4:30pm on weekdays and the ultra-early 7 o'clock on Saturday mornings.
Burton Bradstock: postbox № DT6 112 and phone, Freshwater Holiday Park
These two red objects serve the Freshwater mobile homes and holiday park. The postbox is emptied at 4:30pm on weekdays and the ultra-early 7 o'clock on Saturday mornings.
The lovely golden East Cliff at West Bay These spectacular cliffs are at West Bay, South of Bridport, Dorset
The lovely golden East Cliff at West Bay
These spectacular cliffs are at West Bay, South of Bridport, Dorset
The Top of East Cliff The coast path runs just a few feet from the cliff edge.
The Top of East Cliff
The coast path runs just a few feet from the cliff edge.
A Dip in the Clifftop The flat clifftop walk between West Bay and Burton Freshwater is interrupted by this little coombe. One of the greens of the adjacent golf course lurks in the bottom of the valley.
A Dip in the Clifftop
The flat clifftop walk between West Bay and Burton Freshwater is interrupted by this little coombe. One of the greens of the adjacent golf course lurks in the bottom of the valley.
Burton Freshwater A break in the cliffs and a shingle beach where the River Bride reaches the sea at the far side of the beach. This is a popular holiday area, judging by the number of chalets, caravans and tents filling the valley bottom.
Burton Freshwater
A break in the cliffs and a shingle beach where the River Bride reaches the sea at the far side of the beach. This is a popular holiday area, judging by the number of chalets, caravans and tents filling the valley bottom.
The River Bride Reaches the Sea At the eastern end of Burton Freshwater this small river cuts through the high shingle bank to reach the sea.
The River Bride Reaches the Sea
At the eastern end of Burton Freshwater this small river cuts through the high shingle bank to reach the sea.
View from the coast path near Burton Freshwater,  Dorset By getting close to the ground, I managed to hide the ugly caravan site nestling in the dip. The village of Burton Bradstock is just visible left of centre.
View from the coast path near Burton Freshwater, Dorset
By getting close to the ground, I managed to hide the ugly caravan site nestling in the dip. The village of Burton Bradstock is just visible left of centre.
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Bay, West is located at Grid Ref: SY4690 (Lat: 50.711393, Lng: -2.7597026)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

What 3 Words

///dormant.jaundice.solo. Near Bridport, Dorset

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.711393,-2.7597026
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 50.7099676/-2.7649327
Source: PGS
Lat/Long: 50.7087352/-2.7644279
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 50.7108374/-2.7606646
West Bay
Is In: Bridport, Dorset, England, UK
Old Name: Bridport Harbour
Place: suburb
Source Name: local knowledge
Wikidata: Q1344227
Wikipedia: en:West Bay, Dorset
Lat/Long: 50.7113313/-2.761289
West Bay
Historic Railway: station
Railway: site
Wikidata: Q4966996
Wikipedia: en:Bridport West Bay railway station
Lat/Long: 50.7110865/-2.7586884
Mini Roundabout
Direction: clockwise
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Toilets
Fee: no
Seamark Small Craft Facility Category: toilets
Seamark Type: small_craft_facility
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Toilets
Access: yes
Changing Table: yes
Opening Hours: 24/7
Operator: West Dorset District Council
Toilets Disposal: flush
Unisex: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 50.7114922/-2.7584264
Sport: swimming
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Fast Food
Seasiders
Cuisine: fish_and_chips
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Seamark Light Character: F
Seamark Light Colour: red
Seamark Light Height: 3
Seamark Light Range: 2
Seamark Light Reference: A 0290
Seamark Status: occasional
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
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Seamark Light Character: Iso
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Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
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Seamark Light Character: Fl
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Seamark Light Reference: A 0288
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
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Noexit: yes
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Noexit: yes
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Noexit: yes
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Noexit: yes
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Noexit: yes
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Noexit: yes
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Leisure: picnic_table
Lat/Long: 50.7104333/-2.7593406
Vending Machine
Payment Coins: yes
Vending: parking_tickets
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Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Vending Machine
Payment Coins: yes
Vending: parking_tickets
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Waste Basket
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Information: map
Map Type: scheme
Ski: yes
Tourism: information
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Vending Machine
Payment Coins: yes
Vending: parking_tickets
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Bicycle Parking
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Leisure: picnic_table
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Waste Basket
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Vending Machine
Payment Coins: yes
Vending: parking_tickets
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Waste Basket
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Bus Stop
The George
Bench: no
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1200DOB20263
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: The George
Naptan Indicator: S-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: doradmja
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Source: survey
Survey Date: 2016-10-24
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Beachcroft B&B
Tourism: guest_house
Lat/Long: 50.7117399/-2.7647303
Seacroft B&B
Tourism: guest_house
Lat/Long: 50.7119079/-2.7648971
Post Box
Check Date: 2022-09-17
Collection Times: Mo-Fr 16:45; Sa 12:00
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Post Box Type: pillar
Ref: DT6 35
Ref GB Uprn: 10015470450
Royal Cypher: GVIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102169
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 50.7107618/-2.7612663
Cafe
West Bay Tea Rooms
Addr Housename: Maritime House
Addr Postcode: DT6 4GD
Addr Street: West Bay Road
Addr Unit: Unit 2
Fhrs Id: 319006
Source: survey
Source Addr: FSA Food Hygiene Rating Scheme open data
Survey Date: 2017-04-07
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Bench
Backrest: yes
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
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Man Made: street_cabinet
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Man Made: street_cabinet
Ref: 7
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Street Lamp
Lamp Mount: bent_mast
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Street Lamp
Lamp Mount: bent_mast
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Durbeyfield House
Addr Housenumber: 10
Addr Postcode: DT6 4EL
Fhrs Id: 995526
Phone: +44 1308 423307
Source Addr: FSA Food Hygiene Rating Scheme open data
Tourism: guest_house
Lat/Long: 50.7113325/-2.7604719
Cafe
Sladers Yard
Addr Housenumber: 6
Addr Postcode: DT6 4EL
Fhrs Id: 995298
Source Addr: FSA Food Hygiene Rating Scheme open data
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Street Lamp
Lamp Mount: bent_mast
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Street Lamp
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Street Lamp
Lamp Mount: bent_mast
Ref: 63W90
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Tourism: viewpoint
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Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
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Flag Name: England
Flag Type: national
Flag Wikidata: Q171117
Man Made: flagpole
Subject: England
Subject Wikidata: Q21
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Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
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Street Lamp
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Waste Basket
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
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Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
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Waste Basket
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Street Lamp
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Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
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Material: wood
Power: pole
Transformer: distribution
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Advertising: noticeboard
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Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Lat/Long: 50.7111397/-2.7615514
Power: pole
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 50.7112832/-2.7613704
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 50.7113138/-2.7613905
Telephone
Booth: K6
Check Date: 2023-06-04
Operator: BT
Lat/Long: 50.7114951/-2.7615119
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.7110008/-2.7611947
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 50.7108603/-2.7615944
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Lat/Long: 50.7108662/-2.7615809
Clock
Display: analog
Support: wall_mounted
Lat/Long: 50.7110742/-2.7611547
Vending Machine
Operator: West Dorset District Council
Vending: parking_tickets
Lat/Long: 50.710789/-2.7615367
Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
Fire Hydrant Type: underground
Lat/Long: 50.7108499/-2.7611327
Vending Machine
Vending: parking_tickets
Lat/Long: 50.7116666/-2.7614368
West Bay & Bridport
Information: map
Map Type: street
Tourism: information
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Country: UK
Flag Name: Union Jack
Flag Type: national
Flag Wikidata: Q83278
Man Made: flagpole
Subject: United Kingdom
Subject Wikidata: Q145
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Flag Name: Union Jack
Flag Type: national
Flag Wikidata: Q83278
Man Made: flagpole
Subject: United Kingdom
Subject Wikidata: Q145
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Street Lamp
Lat/Long: 50.711566/-2.7616674
Vending Machine
Operator: Dorset Council
Payment App: yes
Payment Cash: yes
Payment Phone: yes
Vending: parking_tickets
Lat/Long: 50.7107282/-2.7645629
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
Lat/Long: 50.7105788/-2.7639829
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Lat/Long: 50.7109614/-2.7658202
Street Lamp
Lat/Long: 50.7112055/-2.7667583
Street Lamp
Lat/Long: 50.7110998/-2.766313
Street Lamp
Lat/Long: 50.7109805/-2.7658845
Bench
Covered: yes
Lat/Long: 50.7108535/-2.7655493
Beach Safety Sign
Emergency: beach_safety_sign
Note: RNLI beach safety sign
Lat/Long: 50.7092663/-2.7601714
Beach Safety Sign
Emergency: beach_safety_sign
Note: RNLI beach safety sign
Lat/Long: 50.7098854/-2.7623239
Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
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Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
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Fire Hydrant
Emergency: fire_hydrant
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Street Lamp
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Street Lamp
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Street Lamp
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Street Lamp
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Street Lamp
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Street Lamp
Power: pole
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Power: pole
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Cafe
Sammii
Check Date Opening Hours: 2022-09-17
Indoor Seating: yes
Opening Hours Signed: no
Outdoor Seating: yes
Lat/Long: 50.7105308/-2.7613436
Beach Safety Sign
Emergency: beach_safety_sign
Note: RNLI beach safety sign
Ref: 22
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Street Lamp
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Street Lamp
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Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
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Beach Safety Sign
Emergency: beach_safety_sign
Note: RNLI beach safety sign
Lat/Long: 50.7097911/-2.7617258
West Bay Harbour
Harbour: yes
Port Of Entry: no
Seamark Type: harbour
Lat/Long: 50.7088212/-2.7634665
Seamark Small Craft Facility Category: toilets
Seamark Type: small_craft_facility
Lat/Long: 50.7107643/-2.7639822
Launderette
Shop: laundry
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Bench
Lat/Long: 50.7117808/-2.7635385
Bench
Lat/Long: 50.7117647/-2.7635084
Bench
Backrest: yes
Material: wood
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Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 50.7138164/-2.757571
Crossing
Crossing: unmarked
Crossing Island: no
Kerb: lowered
Tactile Paving: yes
Lat/Long: 50.710766/-2.7605268
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 50.7133052/-2.7583489
Noexit: yes
Lat/Long: 50.7112433/-2.7590275
Bayside
Check Date: 2022-09-17
Shop: clothes
Lat/Long: 50.7106798/-2.7606294
Marketplace
The Customs House
Check Date: 2022-09-17
Lat/Long: 50.7102824/-2.7611375
Cafe
The Customs House Cafe
Check Date: 2022-09-17
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 50.7104919/-2.7609774
Bar
Tiki Bar
Check Date: 2022-09-17
Lat/Long: 50.7106301/-2.7610029
Bus Stop
Meadowlands
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1200DOA25150
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Meadowlands
Naptan Indicator: N-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: dordmjta
Naptan Street: West Bay Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 50.7146019/-2.758138
Give Way
Direction: forward
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Bus Stop
Meadowlands
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 1200DOA25149
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Meadowlands
Naptan Indicator: S-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: dordmjpw
Naptan Street: West Bay Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Lat/Long: 50.7145869/-2.7579922
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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