A NEW Broadchurch trail has been released in time for the busy summer period expected in West Bay.

The trail, launched by West Dorset District Council, will help visitors discover the settings of some of the iconic scenes which feature in the hit ITV series.

The trail mainly focuses on the Broadchurch locations in West Bay - but also encourages visitors to explore more of West Dorset and visit locations used in the surrounding area.

Rachel Symes, West Dorset District Council senior tourism marketing officer, said: "With over 6 million viewers every week, Broadchurch has provided Dorset with a unique opportunity to showcase the fantastic Jurassic coastline and gain national and international media coverage.

"The series has generated a large amount of interest in the area and this trail provides visitors with all they need to discover the stunning backdrop to the drama.

"We are looking forward to welcoming the cast and crew back for a third series."

The Broadchurch trail is available from all tourist information centre in West Dorset, a selection of local businesses and can be downloaded from visit-dorset.com