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Westbay

Description: A harbour town in the surrounding areas of Bridport, Dorset, England.

Newest Review: ... This will then get you into Bridport which is just a couple of miles away from Westbay itself. You then have the option to walk, or pick one of the shuttle buses which run down there. If you wish to travel by car you want to pick up the A31 on your map, then onto the A35 and finally picking up the B3157 to Westbay. When you finally arrive there is ample parking in the town, and a long stay ... more

... ticket will cost you £3. What to see and do while you’re here Although not my idea of fun, the pier and beach is a wonderful place for anglers to catch some good sized fish. There are also boat trips that can be booked for this purpose, but be wary a...more

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Westbay: No Nudists Allowed, You Might Frighten The Dinosaurs! (1658 words)
by - written on 08/02/07 (Very useful, 483 readings)
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Right from a small child I fondly remember setting off to Westbay from Bridport, bucket and spade in hand and a smile on my face. My mum’s memories of it however might differ, as I used to love combing the beach for colored stones (well alright whopping great rocks), and mum would have to carry them back with us. For me at least the beauty of the place lies in its size, as it’s never overly crowded which leaves you to take in the shear beauty of its surroundings. However since the recent revamp of the pier and housing developments, I’m starting to wonder how long the place will have such a tight hold of me. A Brief History of Westbay Westbay ... Read the complete review

Took it all for granted. (380 words)
by - written on 24/04/01 (Very useful, 73 readings)
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Another Monday afternoon in the middle of August, what did that mean ? Another three hour trek along the beach and harbour at West Bay, cup of tea or crisps and coke somewhere before the only bit I looked forward too - the arcade with all its action (or the most action I ever saw at West Bay at the age of 10) So tell me if I disliked it so much why then in January do I rush to book into one of the caravan parks or hotels for a week in August? Because you don't know what you had 'til its gone? Or because familiarity breeds contempt? Neither really, I think it's because West Bay and the surrounding area now have some ooomph,(or maybe it ... Read the complete review

Westbay: There's a feeling I get... (1432 words)
by - written on 08/01/01 (Very useful, 196 readings)
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I call myself Lamorna. There’s a reason. In another life we had a ‘Special Place’ in Mounts Bay, Cornwall, called Lamorna Cove. The fishing villages of Penzance, Newlyn and Mousehole and Lamorna Cove, were colonised in the 19th. Century by artists who painted in the ‘Open Air’ scandalising people with their Bohemian way of life. Since my life changed dramatically in 1991, I have never been back to that ‘Special Place’ as I prefer to keep the memories in a private compartment in my mind. I have another ‘Special Place’ in my life now. Lyme Bay, West Dorset, a small harbour or haven called West Bay. I live here. ... Read the complete review