Local walks around Lyme Regis and the surrounding areas

Explore Lyme Regis on foot along the UK’s most ancient coastline, the famous Jurassic Coast. The All Rails links provided will take you to your chosen walk, with directions and other relevant details.

 

Please remember if you’re ever walking close to cliff edges to be extremely careful as these are prone to landslides. Never walk directly underneath either, be vigilent.

Stonebarrow Hill & Golden Cap

Enjoy this 8.0-km circular trail near Lyme Regis, Dorset. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 40 minutes to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking, running, and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Length: 8km
  • Elevation: 350m
  • Route Type: Circular
  • Duration: 2h 40m
Golden Cap on Jurassic Coastline

Lyme Regis to Beer

Experience this 13.8-km point-to-point trail near Lyme Regis, Dorset. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 hours to complete. This is a popular trail for backpacking, birding, and hiking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.

  • Difficulty: Moderate
  • Length: 13.8km
  • Elevation: 377m
  • Route Type: Point-to-Point
  • Duration: 4h
Lymr Regis to Beer trail map for coastal walk

Lyme Regis to Burton Bradstock

Try this 19.5-km point-to-point trail near Lyme Regis, Dorset. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 6 hrs to complete. This is a popular trail for camping, hiking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day. The best times to visit this trail are March through October.

 

At the end of the walk, located right on the beach is one of our favourite places, The Hive Beach cafe. Serving fresh, local and ethically sourced produce, focusing on fish and seafood, it’s a perfect spot to admire the far-reaching sea views and evening sunsets.

  • Difficulty: Hard
  • Length: 19.5km
  • Elevation: 698m
  • Route Type: Point-to-Point
  • Duration: 6h
Lyme Regis to Burton Bradstock walking trail map route

Charmouth Beach to Golden Cap

Explore this 11.1-km circular trail near Lyme Regis, Dorset. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 30 min to complete. This is a popular trail for hiking and walking, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

  • Difficulty: Moderate

  • Length: 11.1km

  • Elevation: 431m

  • Route Type: Circular

  • Duration: 3h 30m

Charmouth Beach to Golden Cap walking trail route

Stonebarrow Hill, Golden Cap & Hardown Hill

Enjoy this 12.1-km circular trail near Lyme Regis, Dorset. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 45 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, camping, and hiking, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a lead.

  • Difficulty: Moderate

  • Length: 12.1km

  • Elevation: 465m

  • Route Type: Circular

  • Duration: 3h 45m

Stone Barrow Hill and Golden Cap walking trail

Lyme Regis to Golden Cap

Get to know this 11.7-km point-to-point trail near Lyme Regis, Dorset. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 7 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, birding, and hiking, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

  • Difficulty: Moderate

  • Length: 11.7km

  • Elevation: 362m

  • Route Type: Point-to-Point

  • Duration: 3h

Lyme Regis to Golden Cap walking trail

Charmouth, Lyme Regis & The Cobb

Discover this 11.4-km circular trail near Lyme Regis, Dorset. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 55 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring.

  • Difficulty: Moderate

  • Length: 11.4km

  • Elevation: 257m

  • Route Type: Circular

  • Duration: 3h

A Dorset walking route from Charmouth to Lyme Regis and the Cobb

Cannington Campsite, Rousdon & Lyme Regis Undercliffs

Head out on this 11.6-km circular trail near Lyme Regis, Dorset. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 12 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring.

  • Difficulty: Moderate

  • Length: 11.6km

  • Elevation: 333m

  • Route Type: Circular

  • Duration Est: 3h 15m

Walking route Cannington Campsite, Rousdon and Lyme Regis's undercliffs

Stonebarrow Hill & St. Gabriel’s Chapel Ruins

Discover this 6.3-km circular trail near Lyme Regis, Dorset. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 hrs to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring.

  • Difficulty: Moderate

  • Length: 6.3km

  • Elevation: 226m

  • Route Type: Circular

  • Duration: 2h

Stonebarrow Hill and St Gabriel's Chapel Ruins walking route

Lyme Regis to Langdon Hill

Experience this 23.5-km out-and-back trail near Lyme Regis, Dorset. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 55 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and running, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring.

  • Difficulty: Hard

  • Length: 23.5km

  • Elevation: 512m

  • Route Type: Out-and-Back

  • Duration: 6h

Lyme Regis to Langdon Hill walking trail

Charmouth, Whitchurch Canonicorum & Ryall Circular

Check out this 13.0-km circular trail near Lyme Regis, Dorset. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 44 min to complete. This trail is great for hiking and walking, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail is open year-round and is beautiful to visit anytime.

  • Difficulty: Moderate

  • Length: 13km

  • Elevation: 413m

  • Route Type: Circular

  • Duration: 3h 45m

Charmouth circular walking route across Jurassic Coast

Charmouth, Wootton Fitzpain & Catherston Leweston

Try this 7.6-km circular trail near Lyme Regis, Dorset. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 hrs to complete. This trail is great for hiking, running, and walking, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring.

  • Difficulty: Moderate

  • Length: 7.6km

  • Elevation: 177m

  • Route Type: Circular

  • Duration: 2h

Dorset countryside walking trail through Charmouth

South West Coast Path: West Bay to Seatown

Get to know this 13.7-km out-and-back trail near Bridport, Dorset. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 4 h 20 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, hiking, and running, so you’ll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are April through October.

  • Difficulty: Moderate

  • Length: 13.7km

  • Elevation: 540m

  • Route Type: Out-and-Back

  • Duration: 4h 30m

Views of the Southwest Coast Path from West Bay to Seatown

South West Coast Path: Axmouth to West Bay

Fancy a full day out walking amongst the rolling Dorset hills? Head out on this 26.9-km point-to-point trail near Seaton, Devon. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 8 h 20 min to complete. This trail is great for birding, hiking, and walking, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring.

  • Difficulty: Hard

  • Length: 26.9km

  • Elevation: 1031m

  • Route Type: Point-to-Point

  • Duration: 8h 30m

South West Coast Path walking trail from Axmouth to West Bay, Dorset

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