Orcombe Point is the most westerly point of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, which stretches from Exmouth to Old Harry Rocks near Swanage in Dorset. It’s a wonderful feeling to know that you are surrounded by rocks that are 185 million years old at this point. If you are hiking the South West Coast Path the usual way, you can now look forward to 95 miles (153 km) of classic hiking along the Jurassic Coast.

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August 3, 2021

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Great stretch of coast on the Jurassic Coast with imposing red-colored steep walls.

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October 4, 2021

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Sited high upon the hill, Orcombe Point is marked by the "Geoneedle". It is constructed from a variety of different stones, representing both the major building stones to be found on the Jurassic Coast and the sequence of rocks that form this part of the coastline.

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1. South West Coast Path: Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton Loop

18.3km

04:55

230m

Hike the moderate 11.4-mile South West Coast Path: Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton Loop, featuring Jurassic Coast cliffs and estuary views.

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2. Exmouth sea front & Orcombe Point coastal loop from Budleigh Salterton — East Devon

17.8km

04:51

260m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Exmouth Lifeboat Station – West Down Beacon loop from Exmouth

14.4km

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290m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Exmouth, East Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Orcombe Point and the Geoneedle

1. South West Coast Path: Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton Loop

2. Exmouth sea front & Orcombe Point coastal loop from Budleigh Salterton — East Devon

3. Exmouth Lifeboat Station – West Down Beacon loop from Exmouth

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