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Golden Cap Summit – Golden Cap Summit loop from Charmouth

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Golden Cap Summit – Golden Cap Summit loop from Charmouth

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Golden Cap Summit – Golden Cap Summit loop from Charmouth

04:14

13.2km

560m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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Parking

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1.45 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 section of the coast is evident and the slumped cliffs have been blanketed in scrub plants, adding to the wonder.

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1.73 km

View of the Jurassic Coast from Wildflower Meadows

Highlight • Natural

2.35 km

View of Golden Cap

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views from here are rather extravagant in clear weather and you can see for miles to the east and west. Looking east, you can see the majestic rise of Golden Cap, the highest point on the Jurassic Coast. To the west, you can spot Lyme Regis and further afield.

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5.47 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 reward is worth it. Waiting to greet you on the tranquil summit are panoramic views in all directions, from Portland to the east to Dartmoor in the west.
Golden Cap is flanked by meadows, streams and woodland, all part of a National Trust estate that is well worth exploring. For those who want to experience every single metre of the climb, you can start at sea level at Seatown and follow the path all the way up. The Anchor Inn at Seatown is the perfect place to refuel, with delicious food and local ale.

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5.90 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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6.59 km

The Anchor Inn, Seatown

Highlight • Beach

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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8.29 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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10.2 km

Bench With View of Lyme Regis

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A great spot to stop and admire the coastal view. Bench with a view across to Lyme Regis

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13.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.68 km

3.91 km

393 m

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.72 km

1.73 km

1.16 km

333 m

169 m

106 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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Golden Cap Summit – Golden Cap Summit loop from Charmouth

View of Lyme Regis and Lyme Bay from Stonebarrow Hill

View of the Jurassic Coast from Wildflower Meadows

View of Golden Cap

Golden Cap Summit

Steps Between Seatown and Golden Cap

The Anchor Inn, Seatown

Golden Cap Summit

Bench With View of Lyme Regis

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