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Stanton St. Gabriel

Golden Cap Summit

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Golden Cap Summit

Recommended by 288 hikers out of 291

Part of the phenomenal Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Golden Cap isn’t just the southern coast’s highest point, it’s also an impressive, dramatic cliff. Rising to 627 feet (191 m), …

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    1. Golden Cap & the South West Coast Path loop from Langdon Hill

    10.8km

    03:10

    290m

    290m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    2. Golden Cap Trust 10

    10.6km

    03:07

    290m

    290m

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Intermediate

    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

    Intermediate

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    July 9, 2019

    Standing at 626 feet (191 m), Golden Cap is the highest point on the South Coast. From the cliff, you are afforded utterly breathtaking views over Lyme Bay to Dartmoor and ahead to the Isle of Portland.

      November 10, 2019

      The effort is definitely worth it! The view is incredibly beautiful!

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        August 13, 2021

        When you get to the concrete trig point walk onwards to the larger viewing area (a bit further on) which is more suitable for picnics etc.

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          Elevation 160 m

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          Location: Stanton St. Gabriel, West Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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