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

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

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

02:24

18.7km

590m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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7.08 km

Thorncombe Beacon once formed part of a chain of beacon sites along the South Coast to warn of the approach of the Spanish Armada in 1588. These days, you can still enjoy wonderful coastal views from this great vantage point.

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12.9 km

The Fisherman's Rest

Highlight • Pub

Lovely pub with great food and outdoor seating right by the beach. Located in Seatown, it's a perfect spot to relax and refuel after a run along the Jurassic Coast. …

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14.6 km

Golden Cap Summit

Highlight • Summit

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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14.8 km

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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15.8 km

Monarch's Way Coastal Path – View of Lyme Regis Bay and Golden Cap

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great path with amazing views in every direction. You can see right down to towards Lyme Regis bay, or to the east towards Golden Cap, sticking out of the headland. …

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18.2 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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18.3 km

Wildflower Meadows of Golden Cap

Highlight • Natural

A fine example of some of the bountiful and rare wildflowers that grow in this region. The wildflower meadows are alive with all kinds of wildlife who call the Golden Cap estate home.

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18.7 km

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Parking

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