Cafe/Farm Shop
The Pebble Pig is perfectly placed for so many activities or for those just wanting to come to simply enjoy a delicious bite of Dorset sourced food to eat with picture postcard lagoon views and a glass of wine, real ale or cider! Here is all about hearty, good value, home cooked dishes rather than tourist-trap food.
Opening times:
Monday to Sunday 10.00 am – 4.00pm
Available for private event hire
Family friendly
Dogs welcome
Wheelchair accessible in the Centre
Chesil Beach Visitors Centre, Portland Beach, Road, Portland. DT4 9XE
Tel: 01305 206196
The cafe serves a fantastic breakfast and lunch including made to order meals, ready to go food from the hot plate & a selection from the salad bar, as well as a banging Sunday roast. Finish off with a coffee from the Salt Pig’s own blend, freshly baked cakes or Purbeck Ice Cream. Everything is homemade and freshly prepared and the meat comes from The Salt Pig’s own Purbeck herds or from other Purbeck farmers.
Whether you are seeking a destination for a delicious breakfast or lunch, a place to take in the wonderful views, or a welcoming pit stop during a bike ride, run, or dog walk, this is the ideal spot. It is also perfect for warming up before a sea swim or heading out on a kitesurfing, windsurfing, sailing, fishing, or birdwatching!
Weymouth and the surrounding area offer a fantastic mix of seaside fun, history, nature, and adventure. Spend time on wonderful sandy beaches, try crabbing in the Old Town Harbour, explore historic landmarks, enjoy family attractions, or head inland to discover the dramatic landscapes and heritage of the Isle of Purbeck and Portland. If you are feeling adventurous, there are also plenty of opportunities to learn new water sports or join an unforgettable sailing experience.
Chesil Beach Walk (Easy, atmospheric)
Fleet Lagoon & Abbotsbury View (Gentle, scenic)
Isle of Portland Coastal Loop (Moderate, dramatic)
The Chesil Beach walk is an easy yet atmospheric route that can be started from Ferry Bridge or Wyke Regis, with a flexible distance of between two and five miles. The walk follows the iconic shingle ridge of Chesil Beach, where the crunch of pebbles underfoot adds to the experience, even if the terrain is more challenging than it first appears. With Portland Harbour on one side, the Fleet Lagoon on the other, and wide open skies filled with seabirds overhead, it offers a truly classic Dorset coastal walk.
The Fleet Lagoon and Abbotsbury View walk is a gentle, scenic route starting from the Wyke Regis or Langton Herring area, with a distance of around four to six miles. Following the quieter inland edge of Chesil, the walk takes in peaceful paths, grassy tracks, and short stretches of road, all with beautiful views across the Fleet Lagoon. As one of the UK’s most important wildlife sites, this tranquil landscape offers a wonderfully calm and nature-rich walking experience.
The Isle of Portland Coastal Loop is a moderate but dramatic walk starting at Portland Bill, covering approximately seven to nine miles. Following the South West Coast Path around Portland’s rugged coastline, the route takes in striking cliffs, hidden coves, and expansive sea views, with a mix of coastal paths and some steady ascents. The walk finishes by heading north towards Chesil Beach, making it a rewarding and memorable coastal circuit.
Chesil and the adjacent Fleet Lagoon form one of the most significant bird habitats in southern England. You might see: Waders, terns, gulls, Wintering wildfowl and migrating species in spring/autumn.
From the landscapes of Kimmeridge, Corfe Castle, and Studland Bay to your table, The Salt Pig tells the story of Purbeck through food.
