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

Guided Walks around West Bay

A Guided Walk starting off at West Bay Discovery Centre

Our friendly and knowledgeable volunteer guides are here on a Thursday morning to help you enjoy exploring West Bay with a selection of walks covering the history and nature of West Bay. All walks leave from West Discovery Centre, there is a £5 fee per person, payable on the day (no advance booking required). Walks start from outside the Centre at 11am sharp.

Guided Walks Programme (subject to change)

DateWalk
1 MayWest Bay Hidden History (description below)
8 MayWest Bay Hidden History
15 MayWild West Bay
22 MayWest Bay Hidden History
29 MayWest Bay Hidden History
5 JuneRiver and Rail (description below)
12 JuneWild West Bay
19 JuneWest Bay Hidden History
26 JuneWest Bay Hidden History
3 JulyRiver and Rail          
10 JulyWest Bay Hidden History
17 JulyWild West Bay
24 JulyWest Bay Railway
31 JulyWest Bay Hidden History
7 AugustWild West Bay
14 AugustWest Bay Hidden History
21 AugustMelplash Show no walk
28 AugustRiver and Rail          
4 SeptemberWest Bay Hidden History
11 SeptemberWest Bay Hidden History
18 SeptemberWild West Bay
25 SeptemberRiver and Rail          
2 OctoberWest Bay Hidden History
9 OctoberWest Bay Hidden History
16 OctoberWild West Bay
23 OctoberWest Bay Hidden History
30 OctoberWest Bay Hidden History

Guided Walk – West Bay’s Hidden History

Old image of Bridport harbour showing boats laid up on the grass and buildings in the background.

Do you know which is West Bay’s oldest building, why did local people sail to Newfoundland and what was stored in the Custom’s House ? Find the answers on a walk exploring the fascinating history and stories linked to some of West Bay’s diverse architecture. This guided walk is approximately 1 mile and about 90 minutes in length, terrain is easy.

What one of our visitors told us: Last Thursday I joined a historic guided walk called Hidden West Bay. Extremely interesting, our volunteer guides were so friendly & knowledgeable & we all had a super walk all on the flat, so very enjoyable. Afterwards, we had a good look around the Discovery Centre again interesting exhibits in an old chapel building. Highly recommend. Karen Skipper June 2021

Guided Walk -West Bay’s River and Railway

A view of the River Brit at West Bay

Join us for a pleasant walk taking in the scenery together with a little wildlife and history out of West Bay along the old branch railway line path to the outskirts of Bridport and back via a route adjacent to the river. This guided walk is approximately 2 miles, and 90 minutes in length ,terrain is easy although there is one slope to the crest of the beach.

Please check out our self guided tours on our website or purchase from our shop in the Discovery Centre.