England · United Kingdom
Jurassic Coast Road
B3157Weymouth to Bridport
A clifftop coast road above Chesil Beach on the Dorset Jurassic Coast.
The B3157 runs along the Dorset coast between Weymouth and Bridport, high above the great shingle sweep of Chesil Beach and the Fleet lagoon. The views are superb and the road undulating; mind the gradients and the summer traffic.
No road puts us in a holiday mood faster, and we have tested plenty. We’re back at least once a year, without ever quite planning it.
Why we picked it
Where it runs18.4 mi · point to point
WeymouthStart · England
BridportEnd · England
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Character
Corners20bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient12%≈ 1-in-8
Climb402 mtotal ascent
Summit185 mhighest point of the line · 607 ft
Corners
busiest around mile 1Elevation
under 4%4–8%over 8%1.9 – 185 mPoints of interest3 stops
- Burton HillViewpoint15 mi in
- Goose HillViewpoint7.7 mi in
- Abbotsbury Abbey RemainsLandmark9.0 mi in
Hazards
- Steep coastal gradients
- Heavy summer traffic
- Wind off the sea
Sources
“The B3157 has beautiful views and is also an immensely enjoyable road to drive, but it also has twists and turns aplenty with blind bends and hidden dips.”
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Driving the Jurassic Coast Road: quick answers
How long does it take to drive the Jurassic Coast Road?
Jurassic Coast Road runs 18.4 miles (30 km) and takes about 35 min to drive without stops.
How difficult is the Jurassic Coast Road to drive?
We rate it moderate: 20 corners, a maximum gradient of 12%, and a tightness of 4 out of 10.
When is the best time to drive the Jurassic Coast Road?
Spring and Summer and Autumn are best.
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