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Weymouth sits on a sheltered bay at the mouth of the River Wey, tucked behind the Isle of Portland on Dorset’s south coast. The town’s layout is defined by its dual identity: the busy working harbour, where fishing boats and catamarans navigate the stone quays, and the long, sweeping curve of the sandy beach that faces out toward the Purbeck Hills. Geologically, it’s a central point of the Jurassic Coast, though the town itself feels more shaped by its Georgian history, largely thanks to George III, whose frequent visits for the ‘health-giving’ sea air established the distinctive seafront terrace. Beyond the central esplanade, the town spans into suburban pockets like Upwey and Preston, while the Rodwell Trail - a former railway line - provides a direct walking and cycling link between the town centre and the Portland causeway. It’s a place where the rhythms of a traditional seaside town meet the practicalities of a Dorset hub, governed as much by the tides and the lifting of the Town Bridge as by the local weather.