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West Bay. Striking golden cliffs and a working harbour, made famous by the TV drama Broadchurch.
West Bay is Bridport's harbour, with fishing boats, places to eat, and beaches either side. The tall golden sandstone of East Cliff rises straight from the beach, and was the backdrop to ITV's Broadchurch.
The South West Coast Path climbs over East Cliff towards Burton Bradstock, with wide views back along the coast.
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about a mile from West Bay and East Cliff, as the crow flies
about 8 miles from West Bay and East Cliff, as the crow flies
about 8 miles from West Bay and East Cliff, as the crow flies
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