Upwey
Discover Upwey by rail, including station access, village walks, the Royal Standard Inn, Lorton Meadows and Upwey Wishing Well.
The Station
Upwey Station serves Upwey, Broadwey, and Littlemoor, northern suburbs of Weymouth.
The station is on both the Weymouth to Waterloo and the Heart of Wessex Lines.
The station has level access to Platform 1 towards Dorchester and Bristol. Access to Platform 2 towards Weymouth is by the footbridge
The Surrounding Area
Arrive by train and discover the countryside, villages and coast around Upwey.
Upwey railway station sits in the picturesque valley of the River Wey, close to the village of Upwey and within easy reach of Weymouth and the Dorset coast.
The area is ideal for visitors who enjoy walking, cycling, local history and the great outdoors. From the station, explore the surrounding countryside and discover the beautiful South Dorset Ridgeway, with its rolling chalk hills, ancient monuments and spectacular views across the Dorset landscape
Lorton Meadows and Upwey Wishing Well
The Lorton Meadows wildlife centre is a fifteen-minute level and pleasant walk away from Upwey station, a wonderful nature reserve protected by the Dorset Wildlife Trust. Upwey Wishing Well, a little less than 2 miles’ walk from the station, is set in a little wooded valley with the high bare downs above. This is at the source of the River Wey and has been visited by tourists since they began coming to Weymouth in the late 18th century. It once even had its own station halt! Today there are mature water gardens and the Wishing Well Tea Rooms (T: 01305 814470)
Discover Upwey and the surrounding area
The village of Upwey has a long history and is associated with the River Wey, which rises from a spring near the village. The area has a peaceful rural character, with traditional buildings, countryside walks and places to stop for refreshments.
The South Dorset Ridgeway
Walkers can connect with the network of footpaths around the valley and explore the wider South Dorset Ridgeway, part of the Dorset National Landscape. The Ridgeway is renowned for its prehistoric monuments, including ancient burial mounds, and offers some of the finest walking landscapes in Dorset.
Explore further
For visitors wanting to explore further, Weymouth is only a short journey away. Its sandy beach, historic harbour, seafront and lively town centre provide a perfect complement to the tranquillity of Upwey and the surrounding countryside.
The nearby Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, offers spectacular coastal scenery, fossil-rich beaches and opportunities for walking and exploring.
Upwey is an excellent starting point for a car-free day out, whether you want to enjoy a countryside walk, discover Dorset's heritage or continue by rail towards Weymouth and the coast.
Arrive by train. Walk the Ridgeway. Discover the Dorset coast.