Walk - Abbotsbury to Ferrybridge (Weymouth)
10.9 miles (17.5 km)
Abbotsbury Ferrybridge (Weymouth)
Easy - Easy
The South West Coast Path climbs inland slightly from the historic village of Abbotsbury, passing woodland and open, rolling fields until dropping to follow the West Dorset Heritage Coast along the shores of the Fleet Lagoon to Ferry Bridge. This section of the Jurassic Coast is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the views of Chesil Beach and the Fleet are truly unique. Stories of a past of smuggling and wrecking add another level to the rich history of the area, and a reference to this is seen in the Moonfleet Manor Hotel (a good spot for refreshments) named after
J.M. Falkner’s novel Moonfleet in which he describes a lake of brackish water full of “sea-fowl, herons, and oysters ... shut off from the open Channel by a monstrous great beach or dike of pebbles”. Continue on a peaceful walk along the edge of the Fleet, passing a couple of areas of MOD land, until finally reaching urban landscapes on the edge of Weymouth and Ferry Bridge, which marks the beginning of the route across to the rugged Isle of Portland.

Swallows Rest B&B and Martleaves Farm Campsite, Wyke Regis
AA 4* Gold rated Farmhouse B&B and Campsite (with onsite laundry) on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset.

Alessandria Hotel, Portland
Friendly and comfortable with good old fashioned values. Quiet location, free wi-fi, established 25 years. Please call Giovanni on 01305 822270.

Still Waters - Dream Cottages
Stunning holiday cottage with unrivalled location with views over Portland Harbour & Fleet Lagoon.

Moonfleet Manor Hotel - LFH
Harbour Lights Guest House, Weymouth
Lovely house with views of Portland harbour/Chesil beach. Bus to Weymouth/Portland every 10 mins. 15 min walk Brewers Quay, 3 mins rodwell trail. Parking on site
Maribels, Weymouth

Windmill Cottage, Weymouth
Country Cottage with freshly decorated large bedroom and bathroom on same floor. TV. Wifi. Full English breakfast.

Coastal Walks UK
Coastal Walks are a fantastic way to see beautiful landscapes and explore stunning coastlines. Charity fundraising events, team building and bespoke coastal breaks.