Dorset - A Relaxing Coastal Escape
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Tucked away in the south of England is a quaint little beach town called Weymouth. Much like its more well known brother city Brighton, Weymouth offers a beautiful seaside escape from the bustling city life in London.
We went on this 2-day getaway in the midst of our university finals revision cram as a way to clear our headspace, which we scheduled immediately at the end of Mon’s final papers and during the one week break before my last two. For us, relaxing meant by the beach and smaller crowds, so Dorset fit that description to the tee.
Itinerary
- Weymouth Beach
- Weymouth Town Centre
- Lulworth Cove
- Durdle Door
Day 1
Weymouth is located at the southern coast of the English county of Dorset. The train to the beach town takes around 2-3 hours from London Waterloo. We arrived a bit after 4 PM at Weymouth Station and then walked another 10 minutes or so to reach the beachfront as our AirBnB.
Our accommodation was a cute home called The Bolthole, which you can check out on AirBnB here. The vibey decor and unique yellow walls instantly made us feel at home, and we immediately took a quick nap before heading out to explore the town.
The Bolthole is a one minute walk to Weymouth Beach, which was very convenient.
The beach here is a long stretch of light brown sand and gravel that wraps around to give a full view of the shoreline. Rentable lounge chairs were lined up where the sand meets the Esplanade promenade, and shops selling toys, candy, ice cream, and various snack foods could be found on the opposite side of the street.
The Jubilee Clock Tower is one of the more well-known landmarks of Weymouth. Built in 1888 to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria, this beautifully decorated free-standing clock tower overlooks the sands of Weymouth Beach and complements the sunset quite well.
The town center of Weymouth is brim with small retail stores selling a variety of goods such as souvenirs, clothing, beachwear, and water sport goods. It definitely felt catered to tourists, which makes sense due to the town’s supposed popularity.
We walked along the main shopping streets of St. Thomas Street, St. Mary Street, and Bond Street until sunset, which we watched together at the beach.
Day 2
On the second day, we visited Lulworth Cove. We took a taxi there, but there is a car park avaialble for those driving. The path to the cove begins with the visitor’s center and a variety of food and drink options. Upon exiting the shops area, we arrived at the Man O’War Beach, and we could see the long curved path that goes uphill along the right side of the cove.
At the top, we settled on a rock for a little picnic and rest. We took in the wide grand view of the Jurassic Coast, England’s very first UNESCO World Heritage Site. The surrounding sea was also sparkling with the sun’s reflections and stretching into the horizon. Atop the cove, people were making whatever they could find into a seat, just to relax. I also went a bit further to explore what lay beyond the rocks, and I found a possible way down closer to the shore.
The 30-minute walk to the next landmark is a beautiful coastal path starting from the cove, filled with panoramic views and lush green landscapes. The iconic landmark is Durdle Door, a naturally formed limestone arch sitting above the water.
It was quite crowded at the cliffside where everybody was taking pictures with the arch. Down below, there were people lounging along the pebble beach and basking in the secluded vibes. We managed to get a few pictures in before heading back to rest our feet.
Our lovely evening was spent at Weymouth beach. We brought a blanket to sit down and sat together until the sun went completely away.
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