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Hardy Monument

Portesham, South West England

A tall tower on the ridge above Portesham with views across Chesil Beach.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
45 min

This is a memorial to Admiral Hardy rather than the novelist. A short climb from the car park reaches the base, with views of the Fleet and Portland. Windy.

Open
All year
Getting there
Free car park on the ridge road
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

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