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West Bay Harbour

West Bay Harbour, also known historically as Bridport Harbour, sits at the mouth of the River Brit where it meets the English Channel on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, roughly 1. 5 miles south of Bridport.

The harbour is not a natural feature — it has been relocated twice over its history and repeatedly repaired after silting, shingle blockages, and storm damage.

Today the harbour holds 163 drying moorings, the majority privately let, alongside 24 commercial moorings used by fishing vessels and small passenger boats. Rowing boats can be hired to travel up the River Brit toward Bridport.

The prominent West Pier, now called the Jurassic Pier, was rebuilt following an £18 million sea defence project and opened in 2004, stretching 240 metres with recessed lighting for evening visitors.

West Bay remains an active centre for fishing, coastal tourism, and geology exploration along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.


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