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

South West Coast Path Walks

South West Coast Path Walks around West Bay

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.

South West CoastPath Logo

South West Coast Path have recently introduced a Coast Path Passport allowing walkers to collect ‘stamps’ along the way reflecting the unique nature of each stretch of the Trail, the Passport will create a lasting memory to treasure. We are delighted to have been chosen as one of the stamping points along the Jurassic Coast. For more information about the South West Coast Path Passport and to buy your own passport visit https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/passport/

Stamping Point for SWCP Passport

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!

NB Due to a landslip and cracks on the coast path between West Bay and Freshwater (Burton Bradstock) the coast path has been currently diverted.

View of West Bay from East Cliff
View from South West Coast Path looking down towards West Bay from East Cliff
South West Coast Path leading up to East Cliff
South West Coast Path leading up East Cliff at West Bay

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.