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A picturesque trek, with relatively easy paths and very enjoyable.

Good place to enjoy some wildlife and nature in Weymouth. Had a little picnic there on the way back from Weymouth to Dorchester. There are a few of these pontoons or walkways out into h lake along this stretch.

Such strong currents in the lagoon, make sure you are competent in your kayak or canoe abilities. Swimming is not recommended in this area.

An extensive oasis of relative calm compared with the open sea across Chesil Beach, the Fleet Lagoon is a vital shelter and feeding area for wildlife. This long, shallow stretch of water is England’s largest lagoon at around 480 hectares. Home to the famous Abbotsbury Swannery and large numbers of over-wintering Brent geese, the Lagoon draws wildlife watchers to its shores. Visitors can also see other resident and migrant birds like little terns, wigeon, pochard, coots, even an occasional passing osprey. In addition to its birds, the Fleet Lagoon Marine Protected Area also protects numerous plants and animals. Several marine plants like seagrasses, stoneworts and salt marsh, and animals like lagoon sandworms, lagoon sand shrimps and the rare DeFolin’s lagoon snail all benefit from the Fleet’s status as an MPA. The Fleet Lagoon is also an important nursery area for several types of fish like bass, black bream, sand smelt, mullets and gobies. Commercial fishing does occur in the Fleet although it is tightly controlled and limited in its extent. Toward the seaward end, oysters are also farmed commercially.

Many birds can be observed here, it is a special place.

Great nature reserve effectively in the middle of Weymouth.

Radipole Lake is a nature reserve managed by the RSPB. The reed beds and water channels are home to a variety of birds and animals including kingfishers and otters.

so in theory you're not technically supposed to cycle along here.. Anyway, great place to look at all the bird life on the fleet, chesil beach and some war time pill boxes