The Hardy Monument is 22m high and was completed in 1844 to recognise the achievements of Sir Thomas Hardy, Flag Captain for lord Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar.
It's …

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26.4 km

Chesil Beach stretches 18 miles from West Bay all the way to Portland. From this point east it's separated from the mainland by the saline Fleet Lagoon. The lagoon is an SSSI as an important bird nesting area.

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37.2 km

Hive Beach Café

Highlight • Beach

Hive Beach café at Burton Bradstock is a lovely café diner specialising in sea food. Lobster and chips are amazing! Dine in or take away. Drinks, cakes and snacks also …

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44.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

12.1 km

10.9 km

4.19 km

977 m

185 m

174 m

Surfaces

20.6 km

15.3 km

4.17 km

3.46 km

754 m

Elevation

Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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