Remote Isle of Portland in Dorset, United Kingdom - Timelapse Video - 4K
Magical Isle of Portland is a limestone tied island in the English Channel, forming the southernmost point of the county of Dorset, England. A barrier beach called Chesil Beach joins it to the mainland. Portland is a central part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site on the Dorset and east Devon coast, important for its geology and landforms.
Portland Bill's largest and most recent lighthouse, the Trinity House operated Portland Bill Lighthouse is distinctively white and red striped, standing at a height of 41 metres (135 ft). It was completed by 1906 and first shone out on 11 January 1906. To date, the lighthouse guides passing vessels through the hazardous waters surrounding the Bill, while also acting as a waymark for ships navigating the English Channel.
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Places to see in ( Isle of Portland - UK )
Places to see in ( Isle of Portland - UK )
The Isle of Portland is a limestone tied island, 4 miles long by 1.7 miles wide, in the English Channel. Portland is 5 miles south of the resort of Weymouth, forming the southernmost point of the county of Dorset, England.
A barrier beach called the Chesil Beach joins it to the mainland. The A354 road passes down the Portland end of the beach and then over the Fleet Lagoon by bridge to the mainland. Portland and Weymouth together form the borough of Weymouth and Portland.
Portland is a central part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site on the Dorset and east Devon coast, important for its geology and landforms. Portland stone, famous for its use in British and world architecture, including St Paul's Cathedral and the United Nations Headquarters, continues to be quarried.
Portland Harbour, in between Portland and Weymouth, is one of the largest man-made harbours in the world. The harbour was made by the building of stone breakwaters between 1848 and 1905. From its inception it was a Royal Navy base, and played prominent roles during the First and Second World Wars; ships of the Royal Navy and NATO countries worked up and exercised in its waters until 1995. The harbour is now a civilian port and popular recreation area, and was used for the 2012 Olympic Games.
The name Portland is used for one of the British Sea Areas, and has been exported as the name of North American and Australian towns. The Isle of Portland lies in the English Channel, 3 kilometres (2 mi) south of Wyke Regis, and 200 km (120 mi) west-southwest of London
The A354 road is the only land access to Portland, via Ferry Bridge, connecting to Weymouth and to the wider road network at the A35 trunk road in Dorchester. It runs from Easton, splitting into a northbound section through Chiswell and a southbound section through Fortuneswell, then along Chesil Beach and across a bridge to the mainland in Wyke Regis. Formerly a branch line railway, connecting to the South West Main Line near Weymouth railway station, also crossed to the island.
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Driving on the Isle of Portland, England
A time lapse drive from Weymouth to Portland Bill, Dorset
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Portland Port Dorset UK
Portland Port is a thriving commercial port located on the UK's south coast. A perfect location and a unique opportunity, a destination full of history located in the heart of the Jurassic coast a UNESCO world heritage landmark.
Chesil Beach Portland Dorset UK - Dorset Tours Portland
A brisk bright November walk at Chesil on Portland in the Jurassic Coast.
Best Attractions and Places to See in Isle of Portland, United Kingdom UK
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List of Best Things to do in Isle of Portland , United Kingdom (UK)
Castletown D-Day Centre
Portland Museum
Fancy's Farm
Portland Bill Lighthouse
Church Ope Cove
Portland Plateau
Tout Quarry Sculpture Park and Nature Reserve
Chesil Beach Visitor Centre
Portland Castle
St George's Church
Portland Tour // Weymouth To Portland Bill & Back // Dorset England U.K.
Travelling from Weymouth to Portland Bill, past Chesil Beach and touring the Portland itself before returning back to Weymouth.
Weymouth - Portland Seaside Walking Tour
Weymouth is a seaside town in Dorset, England, situated on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey on the English Channel coast. The town is 11 kilometres (7 mi) south of Dorchester and 8 kilometres (5 mi) north of the Isle of Portland. The town's population is 52,323 (2011). The town is the third largest settlement in Dorset after the unitary authorities of Bournemouth and Poole.
South West Coastal Path | A Walk Around The Isle of Portland
Sunny days are just meant for walking! In this video, Abbie heads out to the Isle of Portland with the aim of walking the circular coastal path. She passes countless sites of interest along the way, including Portland Bill, the southernmost point in Dorset, and investigates the HM Young Offenders Institution, WW2 pill boxes, beaches, coves, ancient castle remains, quarries and so much more.
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Portland Port (Dorset) Cruise Video
Take a look at Portland Port's cruise video, which highlights all of the fantastic reasons why Portland / Dorset should be firmly on any European cruise itinerary. The video starts with a location map which clearly shows Portland's close proximity to the English Channel. It then goes on to highlight just some of the World Famous attractions in and around the area, including the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, the beautiful city of Bath and the prehistoric site of Stonehenge. For further information on cruise calls at Portland Port call the Commercial Manager on +44 (01305) 825334.
Portland spectacular. Heart of England's Jurassic Coast World Heritage site
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Portland is a unique island tethered to the mainland by the famous Chesil Beach. It's the source of Portland Stone which has made some of the world's finest buildings.The eyes of the world were on Portland as the home of the 2012 Olympics Sailing events.
This ancient Royal Manor has a long and rich history. It is one of the nation's most important bird migration points, and notable for its rare flora and fauna. The island is famous for challenging cliff climbing.
The surrounding sea is spectacular in storms, but utterly tranquil in a sunset over West Bay. There is always more to find out and to explore.
Note: This is an amateur video made solely by me. Apparently someone thought it was by a 'professional team' - flattering but not true!.
Portland England & Weymouth
Nice area near the Portland cruise stop
Portland Bill The Isle of Portland Dorset.
Portland Bill is a narrow promontory (or bill) at the southern end of the Isle of Portland, and the southernmost point of Dorset, England. One of Portland's most popular destinations is Portland Bill Lighthouse. Portland's coast has been notorious for the number of shipwrecked vessels over the centuries. The dangerous coastline features shallow reefs and the Shambles sandbank, made more hazardous due to the strong Portland tidal race.
The Bill is an important way-point for coastal traffic, and three lighthouses have been built to protect shipping. The original two worked as a pair from 1716, and they were replaced in 1906 by the current one.
From Roman times, beacon fires were lit to warn ships of the danger of the Bill A petition to Trinity House was put forward for a lighthouse in the early 18th century, but Trinity House opposed it. They later conceded that a lighthouse was needed and George I granted the patent on 26 May 1716. Trinity House issued a lease to William Barrett and Francis Browne to build and maintain one or more lighthouses.
One lighthouse was built at Branscombe Hill, while the other was situated on lower land nearer the coast The two lighthouses were lit for the first time on 29 September 1716. The lights were poorly maintained, and Trinity House terminated the lease after an inspection in 1752. In 1789, the Old Lower Lighthouse was demolished and rebuilt. In 1844, Trinity House erected a stone obelisk at the southern tip of the Bill as a daymark, and the first lightship was placed at the Shambles sandbank in 1859. In 1869, Trinity House had both lighthouses rebuilt.
Pulpit Rock is an artificial stack of rock that was formed in the 1870s by quarrying operations at the Bill. At the turn of the 20th-century, Trinity House put forward plans for a new lighthouse which was completed in 1905 and first shone on 11 January 1906. The original two lighthouses were decommissioned and sold. The Old Lower Lighthouse later became a bird observatory in 1961. The Old Higher Lighthouse was owned by Marie Stopes from 1923 to 1958 and is now a holiday let. A proper road to Portland Bill was laid in 1922 and this helped the Bill become a tourist destination.
A coastguard lookout at Portland Bill was built in 1934. It closed in the 1990s but was taken over by the National Coastwatch Institution, which rebuilt the station in the 21st century. During the 1960s, the Ministry of Defence Magnetic Range was built at the Bill. Farther up the hill at Branscombe was a Royal Navy Wireless telegraphy station which was established in the early 20th century and closed in the 1990s. The Shambles lightship was permanently withdrawn in 1976 and replaced by automatic buoys. The current lighthouse was unmanned in 1996 and all monitoring and control transferred to the Trinity House Operations & Planning Centre in Harwich. The lighthouse has a visitor centre, while tours are conducted to take visitors to the top of the lighthouse.
The lighthouses, Pulpit Rock and the Trinity House Obelisk are Portland Bill's key attractions. Close to the MOD range at the Bill is Portland's main Raised Beach. A fishing crane, known as Red Crane, is situated on the cliff edge at Portland Bill. The area holds many beach huts. There are a few commercial businesses in the area, including a restaurant - The Lobster Pot - and a pub - The Pulpit Inn.
Portland Bill has a number of buildings which are Grade Listed. The current lighthouse, along with its boundary walls, is Grade II Listed. The Old Lower Lighthouse, including its boundary walls and coastguard house, is also Grade II Listed, as is the Old Higher Lighthouse, its four cottages and boundary walls. A 19th-century Fisherman's hut is Grade II Listed, while Red Crane, part of a disused stone loading quay, has become a scheduled monument.
The surrounding fields between the Bill and Southwell are made up of an ancient strip field system, once found all over the island. They date from Saxon times. The nearby Culverwell Mesolithic Site is a Mesolithic settlement, located along the Portland Bill Road. The site is said to be circa 7500-8500 years old and has also become a scheduled monument. This includes surrounding fields, also relating to the Mesolithic period, and these fields lead across to the coastline.
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The waves and the beach at Chesil Beach Portland. The Jurassic Coast.
Trip to isle of Portland and Weymouth 2017
Travel Guide My Holiday To Isle Of Portland Dorset UK Pros And Cons Review
Travel Guide My Holiday To Isle Of Portland Dorset UK Pro's And Con's Review
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Pro's
* A few attractions to visit in the daytime
* Some enteriment at night with a range of pubs
* Some shops to choose from
* Lot's of different public transport
* A some hotel's to choose from
* The Promanard is flat to walk on
Con's
* It can get busy
* It can be hilly,so not the best place for people with walking difficulties.
* Not a lot of attractions
Things To Do
* Portland Bill Lighthouse
* Portland Castle and other Castles
* Portland Museum And Other Museaums
* Chesil Beach Visitor Centre
* Signtseeing Tours
* Horseback Riding Tours
* Historical And Hertiage Tours
* Parks And Gardens
* Nature Reserve
* Durdle Pier
* Spa
* Leisure Centre
* Cave
Best Places To Eat Cheap Eats
* Chesil Chippie
* Sugar Loaf Cafe
* Taylor's Messdeck Cafe Gallery
Moderate Priced Food
* Jailhouse Cafe
* The Lobster Pot
* The Cove House Inn
Best Hotel
* The Heights Hotel
Hotel Booking Sites
* LateRooms.com
* Expedia.co.uk
* Booking.com
* Hotels.com
* TripAdvisor
* Opodo
* ebookers.com
Weather
The weather in the UK can vary from day to day. Warmer and hotter months are between April to September. Colder months with snow,sleet and rain are between October and March. You can get some humidity and pollen is highest, between June and August for hayfever suffers. You can also get rain in between, April and September.
Currency
Britain’s currency is the pound sterling (£), which is divided into 100 pence (p).
Scotland has its own pound sterling notes. These represent the same value as an English note and can be used elsewhere in Britain. The Scottish £1 note is not accepted outside Scotland.
There are lots of bureaux de change in Britain – often located inside:
• banks
• travel agents
• Post Offices
• airports
• major train stations.
It's worth shopping around to get the best deal and remember to ask how much commission is charged.
Britain’s currency is the pound sterling (£), which is divided into 100 pence (p).
Scotland has its own pound sterling notes. These represent the same value as an English note and can be used elsewhere in Britain. The Scottish £1 note is not accepted outside Scotland.
There are lots of bureaux de change in Britain – often located inside:
• banks
• travel agents
• Post Offices
• airports
• major train stations.
It's worth shopping around to get the best deal and remember to ask how much commission is charged.
Time Difference
During the winter months, Britain is on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and 10 hours behind Sydney. Western standard time is five hours behind.
From late March until late October, the clocks go forward one hour to British Summer Time (BST).
To check the correct time, contact the Speaking Clock service by dialling 123.
Weight And Measurements
Britain is officially metric, in line with the rest of Europe. However, imperial measures are still in use, especially for road distances, which are measured in miles. Imperial pints and gallons are 20 per cent larger than US measures.
Imperial to Metric
1 inch = 2.5 centimetres
1 foot = 30 centimetres
1 mile = 1.6 kilometres
1 ounce = 28 grams
1 pound = 454 grams
1 pint = 0.6 litres
1 gallon = 4.6 litres
Metric to Imperial
1 millimetre = 0.04 inch
1 centimetre = 0.4 inch
1 metre = 3 feet 3 inches
1 kilometre = 0.6 mile
1 gram = 0.04 ounce
1 kilogram = 2.2 pounds
Passport And Visas Requirements To Enter The UK
Please note: Following the recent referendum vote for the UK to leave the European Union (EU), there are currently no changes in the way people travel to Britain. The following guidelines still apply:
If you're planning an adventure to the UK, depending on your nationality and your reason for visiting, you may need to organise a visa.
If you're an American, Canadian or Australian tourist, you'll be able to travel visa-free throughout the UK, providing you have a valid passport and your reason for visiting meets the immigration rules (link is external).
Citizens from some South American and Caribbean countries as well as Japan are also able to travel visa-free around the UK.
European Union citizens, non-EU member states of the EEA (Norway, Liechtenstein and Iceland), Switzerland, and members of the Overseas Countries and Territories (OCT) do not need a visa to enter the UK.
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TRAVEL BY DRONE - DJI MAVIC PRO 4K - ISLE OF PORTLAND
The Isle of Portland is a limestone tied island, 6 kilometres long by 2.7 kilometres wide, in the English Channel. Portland is 8 kilometres south of the resort of Weymouth, forming the southernmost point of the county of Dorset, England
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PORTLAND BILL | Ilse of Portland, UK
Early morning ride to the Isle of Portland in Dorset. If you love nature, I highly recommend you visit this place during summer. I also added a mini haul otherwise the vlog is too short for me.
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The Fleet, Portland Harbour and Weymouth Bay from Portland, Jurassic Coast, Dorset, UK
Viewing part of the Jurassic Coast, Dorset, UK from west to east from Portland with Chesil Beach, Portland Harbour, Weymouth Bay and the Fleet.
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Cruising to Portland England, May 2009
Ann visits Portland, England including Weymouth and Corfe Castle on our May 2009 Iceland and British Isles luxury cruise aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruises' m/s Seven Seas Voyager. For the complete cruise video and all of Ann's Cruise Videos visit .