Hallett's Rural Campsite

From paddleboarding and sea kayaking to chasing the South West Coast Path over clifftops, Hallett’s Rural Campsite will pave the way to the Isle of Portland’s Jurassic coast. And it’s certainly full-on seaside here, as the family-run, dog-friendly wild camping site is half an hour’s walk from the nearest cove and 20 minutes’ drive from Weymouth’s chirpy beachfront. That means you’ll be set, whether you’ve got your mind on climbing and coasteering on the coast or simply hanging around seaside towns.

Bring along a barbecue or knock up a campfire, as both are permitted on site. The facilities are kept fairly simple (this includes an amenities block), as the site is fitted for wild camping… and there are farm animals around the site that children are likely to dote on.

Those of you who are barbecue keen might want to grab your buns and the important fillers from a couple of food shops within 10 minutes’ walk of the site. There are bus stops close by that will get you further afield, but happily, most amenities are within ten minutes’ walk of the site, including pubs, bakeries, cafés and fish and chip shops.

For a pretty backdrop while you tuck right into your fish and chips, perhaps one of the nearby beaches might be your cup of tea. There’s Church Ope Cove (half an hour’s walk) or Little Beach (35 minutes), both stops along the South West Coast Path.