Mupe Bay — Attraction in England

Just around the corner from Dorset’s best-known cove (Lulworth) is the hidden gem that is Mupe Bay.  A crescent of beach with towering white chalk cliffs to one end and the distinctive string of Mupe Rocks to the west.

At high tide the beach is mainly rocks and shingle but as the tide drops away a good expanse of sand is revealed. Low water also uncovers Mupe Ledge, a flat rocky area that is full...

Tucked away on MoD land and therefore only open to the public at weekends and certain other times of the year, Mupe Bay is a walk away from Lulworth Cove. It is usually very quiet here or deserted. There are some very interesting rock formations and these are perfect for photographers, mostly at sunrise if you...

A great anchorage. Just beware the surrounding reefs. But these will also provide good shelter from moderate southwesterly conditions. The bay is open towards the east. You should avoid the military slipway about 1 km...