West Bexington Reserve

Size: 20ha.

Spectacular coastal views, with a stretch of the Chesil Beach.  Mostly reedbed & scrubby wet meadow, attracting a large range of migrant bird species, including the occasional rarity.

Wildlife interest:

  • Resident species include Cetti's warblers & bearded tits, corn buntings & little owls, with grasshopper warblers, snipe & water rails among the visitors.
  • Field voles, woodmice & dormice attract the interest of predatory species.
  • Southern marsh orchid & cuckoo flower in the grassy areas.
  • The shingle beach has sea kale & yellow-horned poppy.

Best time to visit:

Any time - but autumn, late winter and early spring are best for the migrant birds.

Access:

Although easily reached, walking on the shingle is never easy.  Winter storms can cause flooding, restricting access to the remainder of the reserve.

Location:

Map ref. SY 527866.  Turn off the B3157 coast road at Swyre, opposite a pub about 7 miles E. of Bridport (signposted West Bexington & The Manor Hotel).  Follow road for a mile to its end at the public car park & head W. along a footpath to the reserve entrance.

West Bexington - J Hatcher

 

Sea campion at West Bexington

West Bexington map

 

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