Hidden to the west of Weymouth are the secret beaches of the Fleet Lagoon. Wander past nature reserves and deserted military ranges, with views across the water to Chesil Beach. Cut through fields, farms, and caravan sites to reach the lost village of Fleet. Explore its ruined church, destroyed by a tsunami during the Great Storm of 1824, to become a mortuary and a smugglers’ store. Skim the water’s edge of the Fleet Lagoon, weaving around headlands and deep into smugglers’ coves, to return to Littlesea and the bustling metropolis of Weymouth.
Distance: 4.5miles/7km
Time: 2 hours
Ability: Easy.
Max height: 95ft
Min height: 0ft
Total climb: 187ft
Terrain: Tracks, paths, fields, beach and roads.
Start Point: Littlesea Holiday Park. (Postcode: DT4 9DW, Grid Reference: SY653783, What Three Words: glow.speak.kite).
Map: OS Explorer OL15 Purbeck and South Dorset
How to get there: From Weymouth stay on the A354 as if traveling to Portland. After passing Asda and climbing the hill, turn right onto Wyke Road. Stay on the same road for just over a mile then curve onto Lanehouse Rocks Road. After another half mile, at the traffic lights, turn left onto Lynch Lane. Make your way through the industrial estate to arrive at Liittlesea and follow the signs for visitors parking (the gates opening for you).
Dogs: On leads where livestock is present and in accordance with any notices on the walk and The Countryside Code.
Refreshments: A number of choices are available at Littlesea.
Toilets: Available at Littlesea.
Neighbouring Walks: Upwey, Higher Moor Farm, Bincombe, Osmington Mills, Bowleaze Cove, Fortuneswell, Langton Herring, Rodden and Friar Waddon.
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