Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox This breathtaking segment of the UK coastline, reminiscent of a movie scene, has remarkably remained under the tourist radar. Locating a quality beach in often gloomy England can seem like a daunting task, with numerous beaches being used as waste disposal sites by water companies. Moreover, when you do discover a picturesque beach boasting golden sands and pristine waters, it quickly becomes overcrowded with tourists at the first hint of sunshine. If the idea of sharing your sunbathing space with strangers doesn't appeal to you, Chesil Beach is worth exploring. This impressive 18-mile long coastline extends from West Bay to Portland and is frequently hailed as one of Dorset's most emblematic landmarks. However, there's a slight caveat. (Image: Getty Images) "Unlike Weymouth's golden sands, Chesil is not your typical British beach adorned with striped deckchairs and pastel-coloured beach huts but is wild, rugged and subject to the whims of Mother Nature," Visit Dorset elaborated. "As part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, the vast shingle ridge that stretches for miles is a sight to behold. In fact, the view of Chesil Beach from the coastal road above Abbotsbury was voted Britain's 3rd best view by Country Life Magazine." If you're game for a seaside jaunt and don't mind sporting sturdy footwear (barefoot is not advised), you might find yourself with Chesil Beach all to yourself. The spectacular spot garners rave reviews on Tripadvisor, where numerous travellers pledge to return, reports the Mirror. (Image: Getty Images) One elated visitor exclaimed: "The beach stretches so far that it's absolutely huge," and described the setting as, "Whilst there were other people there, at times it was so quiet and peaceful it felt empty. All you could hear were the waves on the shore and the light breeze whistling." Echoing the sentiment, another shared: "I didn't have any expectations in advance and it was stunning. A huge bank of stones, like a giant sand dune, that stretches as far as the eye can see with the sea on either side," while yet another holidaymaker recounted: "We walked up and along Chesil Beach on a very windy day. The sea was crashing down on the stones and it looked magnificent. The banks of stones go on and on out of sight and what a journey all those years ago." (Image: Getty Images/Flickr RF) Setting out from London? Chesil Beach lies approximately 139 miles away, translating to roughly a three-hour and 38-minute drive. Alternatively, direct trains from London to Weymouth can cut your travel time to just two hours and fifty minutes. For the savvy traveller, single adult tickets can sometimes be snatched up for a mere £16, provided you've got a flexible schedule. From Weymouth, a quick 16-minute taxi ride will take you down to the beach, or alternatively, you can embark on a scenic hike along the coast, soaking in the stunning vistas of the West Dorset Heritage Coast. Do note, this 10-mile walk is estimated to take approximately three-and-a-half hours.