Golden Cap Summit – Golden Cap loop from Seatown

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Golden Cap Summit – Golden Cap loop from Seatown

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Golden Cap Summit – Golden Cap loop from Seatown

01:16

3.95km

160m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12 m

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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23 m

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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548 m

Wooden Footbridge in Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

What info do you really need? it's a footbridge. that's all.

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717 m

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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782 m

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 …

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1.33 km

Stanton St Gabriel Boundary Sculpture

Highlight • Structure

Stanton St Gabriel to Chideock boundary. It was made to enhance the links between the two parish communities providing a seat sculpted from local fallen trees echoing the weathered trees …

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1.72 km

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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1.95 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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3.95 km

End point

Parking

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