Portland (Dorset)
From the wide curve of Weymouth Bay the “Isle” of Portland reaches out to the sea commanding stunning coastal scenery. It is linked to the mainland by a causeway across the pebbles of the Chesil Bank. Portland is famed for its stone quarries and the stone was put into St.Paul’s Cathedral by Sir Christopher Wren in the 17th century. Portland Bill with its Bird Observatory is an important stopping place for thousands of migratory birds. The disused quarries have become habitats for a wealth of wildlife and rare plants. There are superb views over the harbour and coast from Fortuneswell.
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