Author John Fowles described Chesil Beach as “an elemental place, made of sea, shingle and sky”. Backed by The Fleet, the largest tidal lagoon in Britain, this natural pebble beach extends some 17 miles (27 km) along the coast and is thought to be 4,000-7,000 years old.

Whilst it’s a great place to visit, you are strongly advised not to swim here — or even get too close to the shoreline. Even in calm conditions large waves can suddenly appear. The shoreline of the beach is very steep and this can result in a very strong undertow, which makes swimming dangerous.

Daniela 🏞️

September 17, 2023

Chesil Beach is a coastal formation stretching 29km from West Bay to Chiswell. The formation is 200 m wide and 15 m high. As part of the Jurassic Coast, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Source: Wikipedia)
The beach consists of nothing but pebbles. Walking on it is very difficult, but the sound of the surf sounds louder and more soothing than usual.

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Paul77

March 15, 2018

Amazing natural phenomenon - well worth a visit. Don't go swimming off the beach due to a dangerously strong undertow.

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