West Bay Dorset Map

About West Bay

West Bay's harbour mouth, a cheerful breach in the Dorset coastline, beckons with the promise of sea air and maritime tales. It lies 2.5 km south of Bridport (from Bridport: bearing 182°T, OS grid SY 464 904), and is situated south-east of Lower Eype village. Here, the rugged cliffs of the Jurassic Coast frame a scene where colourful fishing boats bob gently against the stone quays, their nets drying in the salty breeze. The air often carries the faint, briny scent of the sea, mingled with the more robust aroma of fish and chips from the harbourside eateries, a scent that has been a constant companion to West Bay for generations. Sunlight, when it breaks through the frequent coastal clouds, casts a shifting, pearlescent sheen upon the water, illuminating the manganese deposits that streak the ancient rock faces. The sturdy stone buildings of the harbour, weathered by countless storms, stand as quiet sentinels to the enduring spirit of this coastal haven.

About This West Bay Map Page

Explore West Bay, 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: 50.711393, -2.759703. 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.