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Langdon to Thorncombe Beacon — National Trust walks in North and West Dorset

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Langdon to Thorncombe Beacon — National Trust walks in North and West Dorset

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Langdon to Thorncombe Beacon — National Trust walks in North and West Dorset

02:57

9.95km

300m

Hiking

This 6-mile (9.7 km) walk takes you to two fantastic spots on Dorset’s stunning coastline as well as the vibrant woodland of Langdon Hill. You pass through the hamlet of Seatown twice, so you can stop for a pub lunch if you like. The starting point is the National Trust’s…

by National Trust North and West Dorset

Last updated: July 22, 2024

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83 m

Langdon Hill

Highlight • Forest

Langdon Hill lies just west of Bridport, in the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It's just a stone's throw from the coast and is covered in gorgeous woodland. There …

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1.35 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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4.71 km

Thorncombe Beacon

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8.75 km

Langdon Hill Woodland Trail

Highlight • Forest

The main trail which loops the woods at Langdon Hill is well surfaced and easy to follow. It makes a great short loop on its own with plenty of shelter …

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9.95 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.25 km

4.01 km

441 m

139 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.52 km

557 m

424 m

278 m

100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

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December 21, 2021

This 6-mile (9.7 km) walk takes you to two fantastic spots on Dorset’s stunning coastline as well as the vibrant woodland of Langdon Hill. You pass through the hamlet of Seatown twice, so you can stop for a pub lunch if you like. The starting point is the National Trust’s car park at Langdon Hill. 
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Langdon to Thorncombe Beacon — National Trust walks in North and West Dorset

Langdon Hill

Golden Cap Summit

Thorncombe Beacon

Langdon Hill Woodland Trail

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