Golden Cap Summit – West Bay Harbour loop from Charmouth

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Golden Cap Summit – West Bay Harbour loop from Charmouth

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Golden Cap Summit – West Bay Harbour loop from Charmouth

04:11

32.1km

970m

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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 accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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Start point

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5.10 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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6.81 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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7.10 km

Seatown Beach

Highlight • Beach

As you continue along the route south of Chideock, with the road dropping to the coast as you look for the bridleway east that will guide you up to Doghouse …

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16.1 km

View from Burton Bradstock Clifftop

Highlight • Beach

Immediately east of Burton Beach, the clifftop makes for a fantastic place to stroll, particularly in clear weather. The views from these large cliffs are excellent and you can see …

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20.5 km

West Bay Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Part of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, West Bay is a beautiful harbour settlement. Originally designed as a commercial harbour for nearly Bridport to export fishing nets, West Bay declined …

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23.5 km

Thorncombe Beacon

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28.0 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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