Where is Ringstead Bay?

Ringstead Bay is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT2 8NJ), in the parish of Owermoigne.

How do I get to Ringstead Bay?

The nearest railway station is Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT2 8NJ.

Is Ringstead Bay a protected site?

Yes — Ringstead Bay is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).

Is Ringstead Bay free to visit?

Yes, Ringstead Bay is free to enter.

How do I get to Ringstead Bay?

The nearest railway station is Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT2 8NJ.

Mountains & hills · South West England

Ringstead Bay

In or near Owermoigne.

Free admission

Ringstead Bay — bay in Dorset, England.

Ringstead Bay, mountains & hills in South West England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 3 h–8 h
Best time of year: Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station: Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway · 7.6 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Ringstead Bay, the nearest railway station is Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway, located 7.6 km away. Entry to the site is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

Ringstead Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Part of English Channel. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in Dorset, England". Coordinates: 50.6309°, -2.3378°.

Photo gallery

Official information

Ringstead Bay is a scenic coastal area managed by the National Trust, offering stunning views of the Jurassic Coast. Visitors can enjoy walking along the beach and exploring the surrounding natural beauty.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Ringstead Bay is an open bay of the English Channel located 5 miles (8 km) east of Weymouth in Dorset, England. The bay lies on the Jurassic Coast and in the Dorset National Landscape area, and is known for its natural environment and fossils. The small village of Ringstead is at the western end of the bay, and the prominent headland of White Nothe at the eastern end. It was the location of RAF Ringstead radar station between 1942 and 1974.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates: 50.6309, -2.3378
District: Dorset
Parish: Owermoigne
Postcode: DT2 8NJ
Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
Nearest railway station: Weymouth Bay Miniature Railway — 7.6 km
Official site: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q7334992 (CC0)
wikipedia: Ringstead Bay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Ringstead from White Nothe-5.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Other places nearby

📷 5

Villages · South West England

Ringstead

Ringstead — a village in england south east.

Cliffs at White Nothe - geograph.org.uk - 480724

📷 5

Natural landmarks · South West England

White Nothe

White Nothe — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕👶

Ringstead, information board and view - geograph.org.uk - 1415601

📷 5

Viewpoints · South West England

Ringstead Bay

Ringstead Bay is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ nationaltrust.org.uk

Where to eat & stay near Ringstead Bay

📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Rosewall

Rosewall — a campsite in england south east.

📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Osmington Mills Corner Campsite

Osmington Mills Corner Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Shortlake Farm

Shortlake Farm — a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ eweleaze.co.uk