The Rodwell Trail in Weymouth
The Rodwell Trail in Weymouth follows a disused railway line from the centre of town to Ferrybridge passing Sandsfoot Castle and various stations and halts along the way.
The Trail is a fully surfaced 2 mile (3.4km) route suitable for walkers, scooters, bicycles and mobility scooters.
Athelhampton House
For a day trip to Athelhampton House which is 20 minutes drive from the cottage, here are the details –
Athelhampton Road,
Puddletown,
Dorchester DT2 7LG
01305 848363
Seals on Weymouth beach this summer near Cafe Oasis.
If you would like to walk to the beach from the cottage the above map shows the route from Upwey Railway station which is 5 minutes walk from the cottage. In total the walk from the cottage to the beach takes about 40 minutes.
The beach huts on Portland are fun to walk around and also to take photographs. You can read a recent piece by Piranha Photography about photographing the beach huts on the blog. One of the photographs was featured on the BBC website – see below.
Also on Portland near Portland Bill you will find the Lobster Pot restaurant which provides lunch and ice creams for walkers.
Portland Bill light house is open to the public and if you have the energy you can climb the stairs up to see the light. We recommend a visit to Portland as a great day out in any weather.
A very pleasant walk along a mix of lanes, cycle paths and footpaths takes you to visit the fascinating Bincombe Bumps.
What a beautiful view of Chesil Beach and the Fleet on a summers day!
Terry Wogan visited Weymouth on his foodie road trip, to view the episode visit –
A real hidden treasure, the Tout Quarry with many fascinating sculptures. The top shown here is by Sir Anthony Gormley’s – ‘Still Falling’.
Tradecroft Industrial Estate
Portland
Dorset
DT5 2LN