West Bexington

Settlement in Dorset

England

West Bexington

Path leading up to New Lane & Swyre from the coast
Path leading up to New Lane & Swyre from the coast Credit: Colin Park

West Bexington is a small coastal village located in the county of Dorset, England. Situated on the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this picturesque village offers stunning views of the English Channel and is known for its unspoiled natural beauty.

With a population of just over 200 residents, West Bexington is a quiet and peaceful haven for those seeking a retreat from the bustling city life. The village is characterized by its charming thatched-roof cottages, traditional stone walls, and narrow winding lanes, which add to its quaint and idyllic atmosphere.

The main attraction of West Bexington is its long pebble beach, which stretches for approximately two miles. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks along the shore, taking in the fresh sea air and admiring the breathtaking coastal scenery. The beach is also a popular spot for birdwatching, as it attracts a variety of seabirds and wading birds.

For nature enthusiasts, West Bexington offers easy access to the nearby South West Coast Path, a long-distance trail that winds through some of the most stunning coastal landscapes in the UK. This path provides opportunities for hiking, cycling, and exploring the surrounding countryside.

Despite its small size, West Bexington has a vibrant community, with a local pub and a village hall hosting various events throughout the year. It is also conveniently located near the town of Bridport, which offers a wider range of amenities including shops, restaurants, and entertainment options.

In summary, West Bexington is a charming coastal village in Dorset, known for its natural beauty, tranquil atmosphere, and stunning beach. Ideal for those seeking a peaceful getaway, it offers a perfect blend of breathtaking landscapes, wildlife, and a close-knit community.

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West Bexington Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.679547/-2.6612869 or Grid Reference SY5386. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Path leading up to New Lane & Swyre from the coast
Path leading up to New Lane & Swyre from the coast
Chesil Beach At the back edge of the shingle ridge between Burton Mere and West Bexington Nature Reserve.
Chesil Beach
At the back edge of the shingle ridge between Burton Mere and West Bexington Nature Reserve.
Scrub and grass by Chesil Beach Looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7058979">SY5187 : Chesil Beach</a> with overlap. The coast path and Hardy Way run along this side of the field.
Scrub and grass by Chesil Beach
Looking right from SY5187 : Chesil Beach with overlap. The coast path and Hardy Way run along this side of the field.
Pond and field west of West Bexington The pond is unmapped but appears on satellite images, though not reaching as far west as shown here.
Pond and field west of West Bexington
The pond is unmapped but appears on satellite images, though not reaching as far west as shown here.
Pond behind Chesil Beach A little further east along the side of the pond from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059012">SY5287 : Pond and field west of West Bexington</a>, looking back.
Pond behind Chesil Beach
A little further east along the side of the pond from SY5287 : Pond and field west of West Bexington, looking back.
Pond behind Chesil Beach Looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059090">SY5287 : Pond behind Chesil Beach</a>, in the same direction as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059012">SY5287 : Pond and field west of West Bexington</a>, with The Knoll on the hilltop.
Pond behind Chesil Beach
Looking right from SY5287 : Pond behind Chesil Beach, in the same direction as SY5287 : Pond and field west of West Bexington, with The Knoll on the hilltop.
Pond behind Chesil Beach Looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059095">SY5287 : Pond behind Chesil Beach</a>, towards West Bexington.
Pond behind Chesil Beach
Looking right from SY5287 : Pond behind Chesil Beach, towards West Bexington.
Log on the coast path In the background is the pond seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059159">SY5287 : Pond behind Chesil Beach</a>
Log on the coast path
In the background is the pond seen in SY5287 : Pond behind Chesil Beach
Chesil Beach west of West Bexington Very faint in the distance is the Isle of Portland.
Chesil Beach west of West Bexington
Very faint in the distance is the Isle of Portland.
Chesil Beach west of West Bexington The vegetated area seen from a distance at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059174">SY5286 : Chesil Beach west of West Bexington</a>. Many lumps of black shelly shale are scattered around this area among the sea kale and sea campion - could they be Kimmeridge Blackstone, and if so, from Portland or outcrops to the east, or from the sea bed? "Pieces of the oil shale can be seen washed up on the southeastern end of the Chesil Beach" <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://wessexcoastgeology.soton.ac.uk/Kimmeridge-Oil-Shale.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://wessexcoastgeology.soton.ac.uk/Kimmeridge-Oil-Shale.htm">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> - but this is not the southeastern end. There is "an outcrop under the sea off Chiswell" <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.chesilbeach.org/chesil/pebbles.html" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.chesilbeach.org/chesil/pebbles.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> .
Chesil Beach west of West Bexington
The vegetated area seen from a distance at SY5286 : Chesil Beach west of West Bexington. Many lumps of black shelly shale are scattered around this area among the sea kale and sea campion - could they be Kimmeridge Blackstone, and if so, from Portland or outcrops to the east, or from the sea bed? "Pieces of the oil shale can be seen washed up on the southeastern end of the Chesil Beach" LinkExternal link - but this is not the southeastern end. There is "an outcrop under the sea off Chiswell" LinkExternal link .
Chesil Beach west of West Bexington From <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059205">SY5286 : Chesil Beach west of West Bexington</a>, looking across a pond at West Bexington nature reserve. Further clods of what could be black oil shale can be seen a little way away.
Chesil Beach west of West Bexington
From SY5286 : Chesil Beach west of West Bexington, looking across a pond at West Bexington nature reserve. Further clods of what could be black oil shale can be seen a little way away.
Oil shale on Chesil Beach See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059205">SY5286 : Chesil Beach west of West Bexington</a>. The paler rock has clearly stratified layers of shells; the darker stuff has probably been disturbed and decorated with pebbles.
Oil shale on Chesil Beach
See also SY5286 : Chesil Beach west of West Bexington. The paler rock has clearly stratified layers of shells; the darker stuff has probably been disturbed and decorated with pebbles.
Shells on Chesil Beach A closer look at the shells contained in the ?oil shals lumps such as those seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059205">SY5286 : Chesil Beach west of West Bexington</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059225">SY5286 : Oil shale on Chesil Beach</a>.
Shells on Chesil Beach
A closer look at the shells contained in the ?oil shals lumps such as those seen in SY5286 : Chesil Beach west of West Bexington and SY5286 : Oil shale on Chesil Beach.
Oil shale on Chesil Beach A further example to add to <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059225">SY5286 : Oil shale on Chesil Beach</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059240">SY5286 : Shells on Chesil Beach</a>. Perhaps increasingly violent storms are responsible for bringing more submarine rocks ashore.
Oil shale on Chesil Beach
A further example to add to SY5286 : Oil shale on Chesil Beach and SY5286 : Shells on Chesil Beach. Perhaps increasingly violent storms are responsible for bringing more submarine rocks ashore.
Chesil Beach near West Bexington Nature Reserve The top of the beach, looking towards Cogden Beach.
Chesil Beach near West Bexington Nature Reserve
The top of the beach, looking towards Cogden Beach.
Towards Swyre Looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059268">SY5286 : Chesil Beach near West Bexington Nature Reserve</a> across the reed beds of West Bexington Nature Reserve. To the right is Gorselands Caravan Park.
Towards Swyre
Looking right from SY5286 : Chesil Beach near West Bexington Nature Reserve across the reed beds of West Bexington Nature Reserve. To the right is Gorselands Caravan Park.
Fields by Swyre Road Looking right from <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059281">SY5287 : Towards Swyre</a>, again with the reed beds of West Bexington Nature Reserve in the foreground. The houses are along Swyre Road between Swyre and West Bexington. Behind rises The Knoll.
Fields by Swyre Road
Looking right from SY5287 : Towards Swyre, again with the reed beds of West Bexington Nature Reserve in the foreground. The houses are along Swyre Road between Swyre and West Bexington. Behind rises The Knoll.
Oil shale on Chesil Beach A further lump of what seems to be oil shale, further along the beach towards West Bexington from the examples at <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059248">SY5286 : Oil shale on Chesil Beach</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7059225">SY5286 : Oil shale on Chesil Beach</a>.
Oil shale on Chesil Beach
A further lump of what seems to be oil shale, further along the beach towards West Bexington from the examples at SY5286 : Oil shale on Chesil Beach and SY5286 : Oil shale on Chesil Beach.
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West Bexington is located at Grid Ref: SY5386 (Lat: 50.679547, Lng: -2.6612869)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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Located within 500m of 50.679547,-2.6612869
Toilets
Lat/Long: 50.6765979/-2.6654475
Post Box
Post Box Type: lamp
Ref: DT2 119
Ref GB Uprn: 10015404696
Royal Cypher: EIIR
Royal Cypher Wikidata: Q33102113
Lat/Long: 50.6798483/-2.6614465
West Bexington
Place: village
Wikidata: Q7984475
Lat/Long: 50.6802203/-2.6614154
Upper Tamarisk
Place: locality
Source: OD Streetview
Lat/Long: 50.6834213/-2.6618455
Restaurant
Club House Restaurant
Addr Housename: Beach Road, West Bexington
Cuisine: regional;fish
Internet Access: yes
Outdoor Seating: yes
Lat/Long: 50.6763366/-2.6648319
Corporal Neil Martin Blain
Historic: memorial
Openplaques Id: 39841
Lat/Long: 50.6759181/-2.6650442
Pub
The Manor House
Addr Postcode: DT2 9DF
Tourism: hotel
Website: https://www.manorhoteldorset.com/
Wikidata: Q26510610
Lat/Long: 50.6790009/-2.6614527
Tamarisk Farm Shop
Addr Housename: Tamarisk Farm, Beach Road, West Bexington
Operator: Tamarisk Farm
Payment Cash: yes
Shop: Farm_produce_direct_from_the_farm
Lat/Long: 50.6795132/-2.6615644
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.679618/-2.661446
Motorhome: yes
Lat/Long: 50.6757783/-2.6649456
Motorhome: yes
Lat/Long: 50.6757898/-2.6649805
Sea, Storms and Shingle
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.6758973/-2.6650821
Explore the Dorset Coast
Information: board
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 50.6758909/-2.665058
Barrier: stile
Source: observation
Lat/Long: 50.6795365/-2.668165
The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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