Weymouth

Tourist town or historic port, lets take a walk around the many views of Weymouth
Lets start from the station, cross and follow the road opposite - a back street that takes us past a couple of old pubs.  At some point we turn left and emerge in the centre of the main shopping street, and follow a passage connecting it to the other parallel shopping street. Somewhere down a side street (near the sausage king shop) we find a narrow alley stuffed with tourist trinkets and bay windowed facades, which so typify this town.
Weymouth Street
Returning to the main shopping street we head to the end, and then to the bridge.  There is a bit of a delay whilst its raised for passing boats, but we don't fancy the detour to the next bridge upstream.  The bridge closes, and a rush of people cross both ways.  If we wait for darkness, the wharf on either side gets lit up by the numerous shops, cafes and businesses, and maybe even the odd fishing vessel preparing to leave.
Harbour At Dusk

You get a better view from that side of the harbour, but then you miss the chance to explore this historic quarter.  There you can see the edifice of the old Brewery.  There were interesting little shops in there a few years back, but sadly it is empty now.  But there are still a cluster of little pubs and cafes around, and a little gallery.  Oh and for those in need, the last loos for a while!

Brewers quay

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Like many a tourist, we find the fishing boats fascinating, and no more so than when we spot a fisherman welding his tackle beside his boat.  We watch for some minutes as the bright flickering light flashes off his jacket and mask.

Beyond, the boats run out, and we get to walk close to the edge of the harbour entrance, stopping off for tea and cake outside a small cafe. Its a chilly day, but its worth it for the chance to sit and watch the boats go by.
Fixing the boat, painted in oil by Richard Paul
We walk to the end of a concrete pier, where we get a grand view of the row of hotels that line the shore, and a look at the yacht racing in the bay - which looks confusing to us.
Back past the cafe, some steps lead us up to an old fort (The Nothe) and the park alongside.  The park offers views of the next bay, and houses stretching to the distant shingle bank.  Its all part of Weymouth and its outer harbour.
Nothe Park
Descending from the park, we cross back over the bridge and head for the golden sands.  A wind has picked up so few have ventured there today, and stacks of deckchairs and windbreaks remain un-hired.  Offshore, the yachts are still racing, but its anyone guess who is in the lead.
Windy Day

The beach stretches way to the distance, but we walk only so far as the ornate clock featuring queen Victoria's bust in typical Victorian colours.  The station is just up the road from here, and its nearly the time we arranged to meet for the journey back.  Or perhaps you would prefer to hop on the no.1 bus to Portland for a look around there.  For that you'll have to wait until I've put that part of the travelogue together.

Weymouth Clock

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