We are the South Dorset Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Chris M.
We will catch the No 1 bus from Kings Street in Weymouth at 10.50, and go to Portland Heights where the walk will begin.
Portland Heights provides excellent views along the Fleet towards Abbotsbury and there are more lovely views as we descend by the Merchant's Incline to Portland Castle. After passing the castle we will follow the old railway route until we reach at Rodwell Trail near the site of the Whitehead Torpedo factory (Weymouth depths!). We will leave the Rodwell Trail at Sandsfoot Castle and follow the South West Coast Path into Weymouth via Nothe Fort peninsula.
We will return to Weymouth Railway station as a linear walk.
Picnic lunch.
This walk is joint with the Wessex Wanderers Railway Walks. We will meet walkers from the train arriving from Bristol at 10.29. We will wait until the train has arrived if it is delayed.
Please note that there are no toilets at Weymouth railway station. The nearest toilets are on the Esplanade and there will not be enough time to visit these toilets and return for the planned bus. Public toilets are available at Portland Heights and during the walk.
Car parking is available at the Swannery car park (payable) if you are not coming by public transport.
Walkers can join us at Portland Heights if they prefer but our arrival time in Portland will be dependant on public transport.
We will be back in Weymouth in time for the 17.34 train back towards Bristol.
Outside of Weymouth Railway station, near the bus stop
