West Bay Discovery Centre, West Bay, Bridport, DT6 4EN.

Self guided walks around West Bay

We also have various self -guided walks available for sale in West Bay Discovery Centre or alternatively pick up our free wildlife leaflet highlighting the wildlife that can be discovered in West Bay.

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

West Bay is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty we are grateful to Dorset National Landscape   formarly Dorset AONB for supporting the costs of producing two new free trails around West Bay. Highlighting wild flowers and wildlife to look out for on the walk, the walk sheets are freely available from the Discovery Centre or can be downloaded below.

West Bay Discovery Walks – Route 1 Exploring the West Cliff and Eype

This 2.5 mile walk (4 kms) takes you along the coast path to Eype before turning back inland along ancient lanes.

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

West Bay Discovery Walks Route 2 Exploring the River Brit and the Old Railway Walk

This 2mile (3km) walk starts from the West Bay Discovery Centre and explores the lower reaches of the River Brit and returns 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

Take a step back in time with one of guided trail leaflets…

Leaflets avaliable for sale at West Bay Discovery Centre
Some of our leaflets available in the Centre for sale