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Balaclava Bay
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Balaclava Bay is a bay situated on the edge of Portland Harbour, where the breakwater meets the island, at the northern end of the Isle of Portland, Dorset, in southern England. The bay is overlooked by the Victorian East Weare Battery, built in the 1860s to protect the harbour. The nearest road within the dockyard of Portland Port is named Balaclava Road.
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- Where is Balaclava Bay?
- Balaclava Bay is a bay in South West England.
- Can you swim at Balaclava Bay?
- There is no fixed answer for Balaclava Bay: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Balaclava Bay in South West England. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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South West England
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