Chesil Beach

United Kingdom / England / Fortuneswell /
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One of Britain’s most popular shore diving sites and also a haven for anglers, this 18 mile stretch of pebbles and shingle starting from Portland was formed at the period of the last ice age, some 12,000 years ago.
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Also famous as being used for testing the Barnes Wallis 'Bouncing Bomb' used in the Dambuster raids during WWII, as depicted in the film "Dambusters".
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Coordinates:   50°37'37"N   2°35'8"W

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  • Good site!
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