Chesil Beach
Chesil is the Saxon word for shingle. Freshwater's own stretch of this
beach is one of the nicest, with the river Bride running into the sea.
Chesil Beach runs for eighteen miles from Portland to West Bay. It is
one of the longest beaches in Europe and is 200 yards wide at its widest
point. On a clear day the whole length of the beach can be viewed from
Portland.
Whether you choose to relax on the beach, go for a walk or shopping in our nearby market towns, Freshwater could be the ideal base for your holiday.
Local
Walks
To the Village of Burton Bradstock
There are several walks leading to the village:
• Through the Camping Field
• Along the Beach
• Cliff Walk
To the Harbour of West Bay
Again there are several walks to West Bay, now known to all as 'Bridehaven',
the BBC's location for 'Harbour Lights' starring Nick Berry.
• By the Golf Course Footpath
• Road
• Along the Beach
• Cliff Walk
Local
Markets
We have more information about market towns in our "Days
out" section of this site.
Bridport - Wednesday and Saturday
Weymouth - Thursday
Dorchester - Wednesday
