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Charmouth

Golden Cap – Golden Cap Summit loop from Charmouth

Hard

39

runners

Golden Cap – Golden Cap Summit loop from Charmouth

01:37

11.8km

460m

Running

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: April 24, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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917 m

Beach

Beach

2

1.97 km

View of Charmouth

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well worth the climb

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3

2.46 km

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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3.36 km

View of Golden Cap

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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 …

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5.76 km

Golden Cap

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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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5.98 km

Golden Cap Summit

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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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7.08 km

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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7.87 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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9.34 km

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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11.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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8.90 km

907 m

644 m

609 m

553 m

238 m

Surfaces

8.66 km

1.18 km

753 m

675 m

345 m

232 m

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