Eype Dorset - Holidays and Accommodation in Eype
eype is a beautiful little village in south west dorset, england.
the village is situated on the world famous jurassic coast, several miles west of bridport and west bay.
eype has lots to offer. eype offers a great day out for the family.
you can go for a lovely walk up and along the coastline back towards west bay have lunch their then enjoy a walk back along the beach.
its advised you have some sturdy walking shoes or old trainers should you decide to take this path - highheels certainly will be a problem.
at eype there are numerous hotels and b&bs. there is a pub half way down on the right as you go into eype that offers real ales and good food.
parking
there is good parking right down at the beach along the clifftop which means only a short walk to get to the sea. there is a small charge made by the nation trust so make sure you have a few pence in the car.
the beach
eype beach is mostly comprised of small pebbles. it is pretty safe for bathing but at high tide can drop off quite a lot so inexperienced or weak swimmers should always ake care. the water is very refreshin gon a hot day and offers great snorlkeling in the gin-clear waters in summer.
fishing
th beach has sand the mostly goes in to rogh ground after about 50/100 yards out. rough bottom gear is best bet. bass, pout, dogfish, mackerel, garfish can all be causght. walk back towards lyme regis to st gabrials offers amazing fishing potential. make sure you have a headlight and plenty of spare leads and hooks!
