Bristol Airport 1 hr 45
Durdle Door (24 min)
This natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast is one of Dorset's most photographed landmarks. Ringstead Bay (16 min)
Picturesque beachfront area featuring footpaths, clifftops & grassy surrounding farmland. Weymouth Bay (5 min)
Waterway known for its reliable sailing conditions, plus birdwatching, beaches & yachting trips. Chesil Beach (20 min)
Steep shingle beach, popular with anglers & walkers, with many cafes along its 18-mile length. Weymouth Beach (9 min)
Curving, sheltered beach popular for sun bathing & swimming & once frequented by King George III. SEA LIFE Centre Weymouth (7 min)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages). Bowleaze Cove (6 min)
Popular swimming spot with a cliff walk along a coastline known for ancient ruins & rock formations. Maiden Castle (11 min)
Expansive Iron Age hillfort with multiple ramparts built in the 1st century BC, plus views & paths. Weymouth Harbour (11 min)
Vibrant boating marina with shower facilities, a nearby sand beach & an annual seafood festival. Nothe Fort (17 min)
Open museum in a Victorian coastal fort with labyrinthine tunnels, plus film and diorama displays. Portland Bill Lighthouse (33 min)
1906 lighthouse & keepers' quarters, now a visitor centre with maritime history exhibits. Abbotsbury Swannery (28 min)
Sanctuary for 600 mute swans on the site of an 11th-century monastery, plus kids' play and a maze. Lulworth Cove (25 min)
This distinctive, rounded bay formed by sea erosion features arced waves & limestone folding. Sandworld (7 min)
Unique gallery with huge sand sculptures & a sand pit for hands-on creations, plus a coffee shop. Isle of Portland (26 min)
Beyond its cafes & pubs, this island features numerous scenic walking paths & views of the Channel. | 
