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Portland is a rugged, lime-washed tied island marks the southernmost point of Dorset, connected to the mainland only by the narrow pebble strip of Chesil Beach. Life here is dictated by the elements and the local limestone; the island is essentially one giant quarry that has provided the stone for St Paul’s Cathedral and much of London. Its geography is distinct, split between 'Underhill' at the northern edge and 'Tophill', where the landscape levels out into a high plateau of open fields and dramatic cliffs. Because it sits four miles out into the English Channel, the weather moves fast and the views from the Bill - the island’s tip - are dominated by the restless Portland Race. It’s a place defined by its maritime history and naval heritage, feeling far removed from the more conventional seaside towns nearby, with a community that remains deeply tied to the working traditions of the coast.