Furzy Cliff, Weymouth

#68 among attractions in Weymouth

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Furzy Cliff is located on the coast near the village of Preston, just to the east of Weymouth, Dorset, England. It is at the northeastern end of Weymouth Beach, looking out over Weymouth Bay to Portland Harbour and the Isle of Portland. Close by to the east is Bowleaze Cove. Just inland to the north are Jordan Hill and the remains of the Jordan Hill Roman Temple. On the top of the cliff there is a large grass area with good views. ()

Coordinates: 50°38'7"N, 2°25'39"W

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Furzy Cliff – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Fantasy Island Fun Park, Sandworld, Weymouth Bay Methodist Church, Greenhill Gardens.

~1760 ftNE
50°38'14"N • 2°25'14"W
Fantasy Island Fun Park, Weymouth
9 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park
1 miSW
50°37'34"N • 2°26'47"W
Sandworld, Weymouth
27 min walk • Amusement, Amusement park
1.2 miSW
Church
Weymouth Bay Methodist Church, Weymouth
32 min walk • Weymouth Bay Methodist Church is a Methodist church in Weymouth, Dorset, England. It was built in 2008–09 to replace a church of 1866–1870 which was gutted by fire in 2002.
1.3 miSW
Garden, Park
Greenhill Gardens, Weymouth
34 min walk • Greenhill Gardens is a public garden, located in Weymouth, Dorset, England. It is positioned at a location on edge of the town centre, sloping up from the beach and promenade, and overlooking Weymouth's seafront and across the bay. It is located within Weymouth's northeast suburb Greenhill.
~1980 ftNE
Beach, Bridge
Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth
10 min walk • Bowleaze Cove is a small sand and shingle beach, near the village of Preston, just to the northeast of Weymouth, Dorset, England. The cove is on the Jurassic Coast and is known for its geology. Just to the west is Furzy Cliff. The beach is made up of mainly shingle and shell with some sandy areas.
~840 ftN
Temple
Jordan Hill Roman Temple, Weymouth
5 min walk • Jordan Hill Roman Temple is a Romano-Celtic temple and Roman ruin situated on Jordan Hill above Bowleaze Cove in the eastern suburbs of Weymouth in Dorset, England. Original amateur archaeological excavations on the site were carried out by J. Medhurst in 1843-6. These were followed by excavations by C.D. Drew and C.S.
1.3 miSW
Gear rental, Outdoor activities, Universities and schools
Weymouth College, Weymouth
33 min walk • Weymouth College is a further education college located in Weymouth, England. The college has over 4,000 students, studying on a wide range of practical and academic courses in many subjects.
~1390 ftN
Nature, Natural attraction, Hill
Jordan Hill, Weymouth
7 min walk • Jordan Hill is located near the coast close to the village of Preston, just to the east of Weymouth, Dorset, England. The hill leads down to Furzy Cliff on the coast to the south. Close by to the east is Bowleaze Cove.
1.5 miSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St John's Church, Weymouth
39 min walk • St John's Church is a large evangelical Church of England church in Weymouth, Dorset, England. It was built in 1850–1854 to the designs of Talbot Bury and is a Grade II* listed building.
1.4 miSW
Village, Beach
Greenhill, Weymouth
35 min walk • Greenhill is a suburb to the northeast of Weymouth in Dorset, England, with a sand and shingle beach. The A353 road, locally known as Greenhill, runs parallel and close to the beach.
1 miSW
50°37'30"N • 2°26'41"W
Weymouth Pirate Adventure Mini Golf, Weymouth
27 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Mini golf

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Furzy Cliff?

Nearby attractions include Jordan Hill Roman Temple, Weymouth (5 min walk), Jordan Hill, Weymouth (7 min walk), Fantasy Island Fun Park, Weymouth (9 min walk), Bowleaze Cove, Weymouth (10 min walk).

How to get to Furzy Cliff by public transport?

The nearest stations to Furzy Cliff:

Train

Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway (26 min walk)