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 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/
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.


- 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.