DescriptionDorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Jurassic Coast Team have pulled together a series of lovely short walks for you to enjoy. All of them start at bus stops along the Jurassic Coaster bus route in West Dorset. Crumbling cliffs of sand reveal falling sea levels some 180 million years ago. Fossil brittle stars found here and on display at Bridport museum offer a vivid glimpse of that long lost sea. Almost 500 years ago a blazing fire on Thorncombe beacon helped to warn the queen of the approaching Spanish armada. Start point: Bus stop near West Bay harbour. Distance: 4.5 miles (7km) or 3.5 miles (5.6km). Walking Time: 2 hours (120 minutes) not including stops. Difficulty: Moderate with some steep sections and eroded paths.