Lyme Regis Seafront – Uplyme Watermill loop from Raymond's Hill

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Lyme Regis Seafront – Uplyme Watermill loop from Raymond's Hill

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Lyme Regis Seafront – Uplyme Watermill loop from Raymond's Hill

04:37

16.7km

290m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

East Devon National Landscape

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7.06 km

The Lynch, Lyme Regis

Highlight • River

The exquisitely pretty walkway runs alongside the River Lim and flows down to power the Town Mill. It’s a short walk from Lyme Regis centre and a beautiful setting, with the walls of old buildings coming right down to the water.

This whole section of the river, from the mouth to Uplyme, is lovely but the Town Mill and the Lynch have got to be the most charming.

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7.46 km

Lyme Regis Seafront

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lyme Regis is an enchanting seaside town that features in the Domesday Book and is home to much history. Set against moody blue cliffs yielding fossilised evidence of life on earth millions of years ago, the town is very tranquil and picturesque at any time of year.

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8.25 km

View of the Cobb at Lyme Regis

Highlight • Viewpoint

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.

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8.79 km

Langmoor and Lister Gardens — view over the Cobb and Lyme Regis Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

An award-winning series of free to access public gardens on the slopes above the Lyme Regis sea front. A beautiful place to wonder, picnic and take in the views.

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9.14 km

View of the Cobb from Jane Austen Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular view of The Cobb from the Jane Austen Gardens, named for the famous literary author who visited the town during her lifetime.

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9.75 km

Town Mill Courtyard, Lyme Regis

Highlight • Historical Site

The courtyard in front of the old mill is a lively spot. You can visit the mill and see the water wheel. There is also a lovely pottery, pub, cafe and beer shop.

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11.3 km

Uplyme Watermill

Highlight • Structure

With an old thatched roof and a stunning watermill, this is an incredibly picturesque spot on the River Lim. Dating back to the 18th century, this watermill is no longer in use, but was once fed via a leat by the Lim. This mill also sits on the Devon side of the county border; take just a few steps downriver and you’ll find yourself in Dorset.

It might be the last watermill in Devon, but there’s a working watermill downriver in Lyme Regis.

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11.3 km

Lyme Regis to Uplyme Riverside Walk

Highlight (Segment) • River

There is a lovely walk from Lyme Regis to Uplyme. It follows the East Devon Way and the River Lim along quiet roads and riverside trails up the valley. Easy walking mostly but there are a few steps and a narrow bridge.
Very handy if you’re staying at Hook Farm campsite or anywhere else in Uplyme.

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16.7 km

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