Self guided walks around West Bay

Explore West Bay at Your Own Pace

Discover the beauty of West Bay and its surroundings with our range of self-guided walks and wildlife trails. Whether you’re a keen explorer or just looking for a relaxing stroll, our routes offer something for everyone — with stunning views, local history, and plenty of nature to spot along the way.

Pick up one of our self-guided walk leaflets from the Discovery Centre, or grab our free wildlife guide to help you identify the birds, wildflowers, and creatures that make West Bay so special.

Image showing West Bay Discovery Centre's wildlife leaflet — West Bay Discovery Centre’s leaflet ‘Discover the Wildlife around West Bay.’

Walks around West Bay

Route 1: Exploring the West Cliff and Eype (2.5 miles / 4 km) – Follow the coast path to Eype, taking in spectacular Jurassic Coast views before returning via peaceful country lanes.

Image showing views from cliff at Eype looking towards LYme Regis. — Views looking down the coast path to Eype

Exploring West Cliff and Eype

Route 2: Exploring the River Brit and Old Railway Walk (2 miles / 3 km) – Enjoy a gentle walk along the River Brit and back via the old railway path and East Beach.

Image showing Old Railway cycle path & footpath at West Bay — The Old Railway line cycle and footpath West Bay

Exploring the River Brit and the old Railway Walk

You’ll also find a selection of heritage and themed trail leaflets for sale in the Centre — perfect for those who love to explore at their own pace and uncover the stories of West Bay’s past.

So lace up your shoes, pick up a leaflet, and see what you can discover!