Charmouth Beach – View of Golden Cap loop from Charmouth

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Charmouth Beach – View of Golden Cap loop from Charmouth

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Charmouth Beach – View of Golden Cap loop from Charmouth

02:59

10.6km

210m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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116 m

The Abbots House

Highlight • Historical Site

The Abbots House in Charmouth—a property steeped in royal history.

- King Charles II slept here on September 3–4, 1651, during his dramatic escape after the Battle of Worcester.
- …

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897 m

Charmouth Beach

Highlight • Historical Site

Charmouth Beach is one of the best places in the UK to hunt for fossils. Thousands of Jurassic fossils have been deposited on the beach as a result of rapid erosion.

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1.41 km

Stanton St Gabriel Parish Boundary Gate

Highlight • Structure

Artwork to commemorate the lost village of Stanton St Gabriel and its Parish Boundaries.

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2.40 km

View of Lyme Regis and Lyme Bay from Stonebarrow Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views across Lyme Bay towards the beautiful town of Lyme Regis are simply exceptional. In clear weather, you can see for miles around the coastline.

The erosion along this …

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2.79 km

The views from here are fantastic, particularly over to Golden Cap, the highest point on the Jurassic Coast. You can explore the trails here throughout the year and every season brings a different personality to the area.

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3.18 km

Waxcap Trail, Stonebarrow Hill

Highlight • Natural

This short and fun orienteering trail takes you past some incredible examples of Waxcaps (Nov/Dec time). Don't forget to look down at your feet so you don't miss these little …

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3.81 km

Golden Cap

Highlight • Natural Monument

Golden Cap is a striking flat-topped hill of rich orange sandstone that rises dramatically on the cliffs between Charmouth and Bridport. It's surrounded by over 2,000 acres of woodland and meadows and offers breathtaking views across the Jurassic Coast.

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