Burton Bradstock Dorset Map

About Burton Bradstock

Burton Bradstock, where the golden light of the Dorset coast often softens the landscape, whispers tales of its past. It lies 4.1 km south-east of Bridport (from Bridport: bearing 146°T, OS grid SY 488 895), and is situated south-south-west of Shipton Gorge village. The River Bride, a slender silver thread, meanders through the valley, its banks alive with the hum of insects and the quiet rustle of reeds, a gentle presence that has shaped the fields for centuries. The village itself, a collection of stone cottages with slate roofs, seems to exhale a sense of enduring peace, each dwelling a quiet testament to generations who have called this place home. The air here, especially when the sea breeze carries the tang of salt, feels clean and invigorating, a constant reminder of its proximity to the vast expanse of the English Channel. Within its bounds, the parish church of St. Mary's stands as a dignified sentinel, its ancient stones weathered by countless seasons, a silent witness to the ebb and flow of village life.

About This Burton Bradstock Map Page

Explore Burton Bradstock, Dorset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.703236, -2.725953. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.