Charmouth to Bridport - Wednesday 3 July 2013
Route
Charmouth - Golden Cap - Seatown - Higher Eype - Bridport
Parking
Plenty of parking in either Bridport or Charmouth
Mileage
9 miles
Terrain
Coastal paths, gradual ascents and descents, some road walking at the start and finish
Weather
Overcast yet mild
Time Taken
5hrs
Total Ascent
2411ft (735m)
Map
OS 116 - Lyme Regis & Bridport
Charmouth - Golden Cap - Seatown - Higher Eype - Bridport
Parking
Plenty of parking in either Bridport or Charmouth
Mileage
9 miles
Terrain
Coastal paths, gradual ascents and descents, some road walking at the start and finish
Weather
Overcast yet mild
Time Taken
5hrs
Total Ascent
2411ft (735m)
Map
OS 116 - Lyme Regis & Bridport
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Walk Description
We were staying in our Caravan in Charmouth and with Angie's Mum living in Bridport we took the opportunity to walk along the Jurassic Coast to the town and then catch the bus back to Charmouth later that evening. The walk gives glorious views both East and West, particularly along the coast to Portland where the island juts out into the Channel. The summit of Golden Cap also gives a super view of the coast, in particular Lyme Regis. There are quite a few ups and downs on this route, particularly as you make your way out of Seatown but in general they are not too onerous. We took the opportunity to have lunch in The Anchor Inn at Seatown (http://www.theanchorinnseatown.co.uk) and also the very good organic Garden Cafe at Downhouse Farm (http://www.downhousefarm.org).
On a sunny day with good visibility this is an excellent walk with lots of interest along the way - the pub and cafe are definitely worth a visit.
On a sunny day with good visibility this is an excellent walk with lots of interest along the way - the pub and cafe are definitely worth a visit.
Leaving Charmouth, Golden Cap soon comes into view
Looking West to Charmouth and Lyme Regis
Whilst you should not get lost, the signage on this walk was excellent
Information stone on Golden Cap's summit
The Trig Point on Golden Cap
Seatown, The Anchor Inn and of course Golden Cap
Thorncombe Beacon is where you turn inland to Downhouse Farm
It's a tough job ............! The cafe at Downhouse Farm