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Golden Cap – Golden Cap Summit loop from Stanton St. Gabriel

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Golden Cap – Golden Cap Summit loop from Stanton St. Gabriel

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Golden Cap – Golden Cap Summit loop from Stanton St. Gabriel

01:44

5.21km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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731 m

Golden Cap

Highlight • Summit

Amazing views across the coastline overlooking the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
This famous landmark rises to 191m or 627 feet, making it the highest point on the south coast …

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956 m

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.

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1.35 km

Stanton St Gabriel Boundary Sculpture

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Stanton St Gabriel to Chideock boundary. It was made to enhance the links between the two parish communities providing a seat sculpted from local fallen trees echoing the weathered trees …

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1.53 km

Golden Cap Summit

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

This famous landmark rises to 191m or 627 feet, making it the highest point on the south coast of England. The climb to the top is a challenge, but the …

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1.96 km

Steps Between Seatown and Golden Cap

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There's steps.... like a lot of them!!!! good old leg burning steps!!!

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2.13 km

Wooden Footbridge in Dorset National Landscape

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What info do you really need? it's a footbridge. that's all.

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2.65 km

The Anchor Inn, Seatown

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A great pub with excellent food and well-kept beer. A wonderful setting with a nice beer garden on the edge of the beach. Parking opposite (pay and display).

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5.21 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.06 km

1.36 km

393 m

321 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.73 km

1.47 km

702 m

661 m

287 m

263 m

106 m

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Monday 25 May

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Golden Cap – Golden Cap Summit loop from Stanton St. Gabriel

Golden Cap

Golden Cap Summit

Stanton St Gabriel Boundary Sculpture

Golden Cap Summit

Steps Between Seatown and Golden Cap

Wooden Footbridge in Dorset National Landscape

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