South West Coast Path

The South West Coast Path is one of the UK’s greatest and most famous walks; 630 miles in total, running from Somerset around Devon, Cornwall and finally into Dorset and through West Bay ending at Poole Harbour.

West Bay Discovery Centre is proud to be one of the South West Coast Path Way Makers, which allows walkers not only to follow the trail, but highlights great places to stop along the way, adding to those great memories of walking along this famous path.

Below are some circular walks along the South West Coast Path in our area, and with spectacular coast scenery in both directions from West Bay you are spoilt for choice!

• Walk -West Bay & Burton Bradstock 5 miles
• Walk -Eype & Bridport 4 miles this can also start from West Bay see link for details.
• Walk -Thorncombe Beacon & Doghouse Hill 4 miles
• Walk – Hive Beach 2.0 miles

Please search on the South West Coast Path for longer circular walks in the area or pop into the Centre and ask our volunteers for their advice.

Downloadable walks from bus stops

Visit Dorset also have a number of short downloadable walks that can be taken from bus stops.