Visiting the Reserve

Plan your visit

Chesil and the Fleet are special places to explore on foot and by water, with far-reaching views and a close connection to the diverse surrounding wilderness. Access, however, comes with responsibilities, as many areas are private property and some habitats are highly sensitive to disturbance.

The pages below cover where you can go at different times of year, what you can do once you arrive, and the rules that help protect wildlife and keep people safe.

Access and Seasonal Restrictions

Find out where you can go on the Chesil Bank and Fleet Lagoon, and where seasonal restrictions apply.

Visiting Information

Things to do

Discover visitor hubs, viewpoints, historic features, and gentle walks with some of the best opportunities for wildlife watching across the Reserve, from the Wild Chesil Centre to quieter corners along the lagoon.

Things to do

Activities & Guidance

Read the activity guidance for watercraft, fishing, dogs, swimming, drones and other uses of the Reserve, along with practical safety information for tides, soft sediments and changing conditions.

Rules and guidance

Map

View or download our interactive map. Find information about access across the Fleet, as well as points of note.

View and download our map