The harbour for Lyme Regis is called the Cobb. No satisfactory explanation of the name exists but a man made construction has served as a refuge here since at least 1313. The earliest known drawing, made in 1539, shows a basic shape similar to the present construction, and this was built after the westerly gales breached the breakwater in 1824. There have been additions since that date but the major part of the Cobb dates from then. It was connected to the mainland in 1756 and the North Wall was built in 1823.

Cathrin

August 14, 2024

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Beautiful harbor basin, you can watch others fishing for crabs and at low tide the boats are on land.

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Bettina

November 10, 2019

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Impressive place, especially when the sea is a bit wild. Also known from the movie "The Lover of the French Lieutenant" with Meryl Streep!

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1. Lyme Regis loop — National Trust coastal walks in West Dorset

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2. Uplyme, Lyme Regis & The Cobb loop from Charmouth Road

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3. Lyme Regis Seafront – The Cobb, Lyme Regis loop from Lyme Regis

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Location: Lyme Regis, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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