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Weymouth And Portland
Portland

Chesil Beach Cycle Path – Chesil Beach loop from Isle of Portland

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Weymouth And Portland
Portland

Chesil Beach Cycle Path – Chesil Beach loop from Isle of Portland

Moderate

3.0

(2)

175

runners

Chesil Beach Cycle Path – Chesil Beach loop from Isle of Portland

01:02

10.0km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

62 m

The Cove Bar & Grill

Highlight • Pub

2

2.63 km

Chesil Beach Cycle Path

Highlight • Beach

Flat cycle way out to Portland which is not flat. Shared with pedestrians. Subject to pretty strong cross winds (right on the coast).
Stop off at the RSPB site (with …

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3

2.68 km

Chesil Beach Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

It is on Chesil Beach. Informative with good views. Good access to the 'Chesil' and good for bit of birding. Esp attractive if the weather is poor - cycling along …

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4

2.74 km

Wild Chesil Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Really good coffee here plus this is your chance to walk out to Chesil Beach and view the lagoon. The visitor centre is very good indeed with very nice souvenirs and information about the importance of the reserve

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5

2.95 km

Chesil Beach and Stennis Ledges Marine Conservation Zone

Highlight • Natural Monument

A bank of 180 billion pebbles stretching for 18 miles along the Dorset Coast. Trapped behind this pebble bank is the Fleet one of the most wildlife-rich lagoons in the country.

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6

3.65 km

7

4.11 km

Chesil Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Known for Ian McEwan's novel On Chesil Beach, this is a really cool stretch to ride along as you're flanked by the sea on both sides. Bit busy with traffic …

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8

7.85 km

Lynx HAS3 Helicopter

Highlight • Historical Site

An old, decommissioned helicopter with an information board explaining what it was used for in its time

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10.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.19 km

3.30 km

933 m

476 m

136 m

Surfaces

5.32 km

3.75 km

484 m

297 m

195 m

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