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End: Weymouth, OS Grid: SY668765 Elevation Profile (x: waypoint number, y: metres)
Gain (+/- 10%): 141m (464ft)
Total (+/- 10%): 332m (1090ft)
Loss (+/- 10%): 191m (626ft)
Max. Elevation: 60m (196ft)
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The walk starts in Langton Herring, which is served by several bus routes. Follow the road heading south opposite the church, and pick up the footpath at the end.
The footpath joins the South West Coast path just north of Gore Cove. Already you can see the steep pebbly ridge of Chesil Beach. Head southeast along the coast past Herbury Hotel.
The path follows the coastline to the mud flats of East Fleet lagoon, a protected wildlife reserve. It's a great place for bird watching - visit http://www.chesilbeach.org/Fleet/ for a list of species to look out for.
This small spit of land connects the mainland with the Isle of Portland - another interesting walk can be done around the coast here. Follow the road across the strip of land to Chesil Beach.
This beach, part of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, is a dramatic place to sit and watch the waves come crashing in. It's much safer to stay at the top of the ridge - the waves can be unexpectedly large! It's not safe to swim here either.
Once you have finished exploring Chesil Beach, head back into Weymouth for an ice cream.
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