Lyme Regis circular 11.5
miles
Lyme Regis to West Bay 10.3
miles
Toughness: 8/10
Today’s walk is eastward
from Lyme Regis. We take the short
inland route (due to high tide in the morning) picking up the South West Coast
Path down through Charmouth and then walk over the cliffs and downs and up a climb of 600 feet (on a well laid path) to
the top of the Golden Cap. From here you
have a choice of either walking inland back to Lyme, or carrying on eastwards
towards West Bay.
This walk is tide
dependent. Today high tide in Lyme Regis
and Charmouth beaches will be at 10:19am;
Low tide will be at 15:38pm.
Meet at the Clocktower at
the seafront harbour at 10am. This is
located at the Cobb Gate (not the Cobb) in the eastern end of the town.
Refreshments:
The Beach Café and
Heritage Centre on Charmouth beach, serving snacks, takeaway food, ice creams,
tea coffee etc. About 3 miles from start
of walk.
Anchor Inn, Seatown Beach
details here. Serves seafood, and is 7.2 miles
into the walk.
Many options in Lyme Regis
to buy picnic lunch.
Walk Options
Option 1: Walk to the
Golden Cap from Lyme Regis and return via the inland route. GPX: Lyme Regis Circular via Golden Cap
This is an undulating walk
from Lyme Regis to the top of the Golden Cap, offering magnificent views in
both directions of the Jurassic coast. You
then return down the path you came up and head inland, past the remains of
Gabriel’s Church, through the small hamlet of Upcot, and skirting under
Stonebarrow Hill. The route brings you
back to Charmouth, where you can retrace your steps back to Lyme Regis, or walk
back to Lyme along the beach.
Important Note: Only walk back on the beach at LOW TIDE. This is at 15.38pm today. The beach is quite rocky in places, but it
will cut the distance by two miles.
Option 2 – continuing
on to West Bay. Once on the Golden Cap continue onto West
Bay. Basically you keep the sea on your
right! You get wonderful views of the
golden cliffs in West Bay as you walk towards it. GPX: Lyme Regis to West Bay
If time allows, there are
swimming opportunities in West Bay (but keep eye on bus times). Plenty of places for eating and drinking in
West Bay.
Return bus X53 from West
Bay to Lyme Regis leaves from The George
at 15.26 and 17.26
These buses also carry on
to Axminster.
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