Fortuneswell
A small conservation-area town on the steep northern slopes of the Isle of Portland in Dorset, Fortuneswell sits where Chesil Beach connects the island to the mainland, giving it dramatic views over the water. Its main shopping street serves as one of Portland's two principal hubs, with cafés and restaurants in the centre. The steeply tiered streets and listed stone buildings make it one of the more photogenic spots on the island.
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- Population3,381
- Nearest water from center 4.2 km2.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
Nearest airports
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Fortuneswell: quick answers
Where is Fortuneswell?
Fortuneswell is in United Kingdom, about 44 km27 miles in a straight line from Bournemouth.
How do you get to Fortuneswell?
The nearest airport is Bournemouth (BOH), about 1 hr 21 min away by road. The nearest train station is Weymouth, about 20 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Fortuneswell?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C62°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 6°C42°F. The wettest month is October, with about 89 mm3.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Fortuneswell?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 10 cafés and 8 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Fortuneswell?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Montacute, Crewkerne and Queen Camel. Fortuneswell is listed among the day trips from Bath.