From the shingle beach of Bowleaze Cove, where the River Jordan meets the sea, explore the once bustling Roman landscape. Take the old Preston road, hidden behind holiday parks, past the site of a Roman Villa. Wander through the village, with the ghost of a Portuguese sailor haunting the inn, to the old Mill House down forgotten paths. Discover the lost ‘Roman’ Bridge, fading into the surrounding hedgerows then climb up Jordan Hill to find the Roman Temple. Return to the cove over Furzy Cliff where the views look out over Weymouth Bay and the ground has unearthed rare treasure.
Distance: 2.75 miles/4.5km
Time: 1-2 hours
Ability: Easy.
Max height: 170ft
Min height: 0ft
Total climb: 196ft
Terrain: Tracks, paths, fields and roads.
Start Point: Bowleaze Cove (payment required but parking also possible along Jordan Hill). Postcode: DT3 6PL, Grid Reference: SY702819, What Three Words: ridiculed.mend.simply.
Map: OS Explorer OL 15 Purbeck and South Dorset
How to get there: From Weymouth follow the B3155 along the beach and out of town. At the roundabout, take the second exit onto Bowleaze Coveway and over Furzy Cliff. At the next roundabout, turn right to find the car park.
Dogs: On leads where livestock is present and in accordance with any notices on the walk and The Countryside Code. Dogs allowed on the beach all year round.
Refreshments: A number of options are at Bowleaze Cove while on route is The Spice Ship Inn and The Bridge Inn, both in Preston.
Neighbouring Walks: Fortuneswell, Upwey, Bincombe and Osmington.
Subscribe to get access
Read more of this content when you subscribe today.
One thought on “Bowleaze Cove”