Over the last week oil has washed up on Chesil Beach. It appears to have come from two sources. Along two high tidelines there is a scattering of new oil. It appears to be worst along the Abbotsbury to Cogden stretch but there are significant amounts right along the beach. There is also some oil that appears to have been in the water for a long time and has pretty much solidified into lumps. This is mostly in the Chiswell part of the beach.

Although not a major problem, take care if you walk along the seaward side of the beach, particularly if you have children and/or dogs in your party.