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The Top 16 Natural Monuments around Weymouth And Portland

Weymouth And Portland’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 16

beautiful natural monuments around Weymouth And Portland. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 28, 2025

Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill

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Pulpit Rock is a wonderful spectacle to behold on the Dorset coast. Formed as a result of quarrying during the late 19th century, the name comes from the stack’s resemblance to an open bible leaning on a pulpit.

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Chesil Beach

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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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Sandsfoot Castle and Gardens

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Sandsfoot Castle and Gardens is just minutes from two beaches and the Rodwell Trail.

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Upwey Wishing Well

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This sweet wishing well is actually the source of the River Wey, which flows south and enters the Channel at Weymouth. Unlike the sources of many rivers which are found …

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Cave Hole

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Cave Hole is a large cave on the south east side of the Isle of Portland, a large peninsular in Dorset, England. It has a blowhole and a wooden crane, …

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Jurassic Coast Coastal Path

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A fantastic coastal path. Some sketchy sections on incline/decline. watch your footing nearest to Ope cove.

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Tout Quarry Sculpture Park

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The UK is filled with abandoned quarries but surely none are as well-used as this one. Transformed into an incredible sculpture park on the Isle of Portland, walk around to …

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View of Chesil Bank and Portland Harbour from King Barrow Quarries

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This is a stunning view of Chesil Bank, which is a 14 mile long bank of pebbles stretching from Abbotsbury to Portland Bill. It was formed naturally by long-shore drift …

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Chesil Beach Visitor Centre

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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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Chalbury Hillfort

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lovely valley to go up or down. But take care with traffic and especially as you get towards the bottom into the Preston where it can get busier and cars …

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The Top 16 Natural Monuments around Weymouth And Portland

Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill

Chesil Beach

Sandsfoot Castle and Gardens

Upwey Wishing Well

Cave Hole

Jurassic Coast Coastal Path

Tout Quarry Sculpture Park

View of Chesil Bank and Portland Harbour from King Barrow Quarries

Chesil Beach Visitor Centre

Chalbury Hillfort

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