Golden Cap (NT)
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Overview
The great rocky shoulder of Golden Cap offers magnificent views at every compass point. On a clear day you can see across Lyme Bay to Dartmoor, and Stonebarrow Hill is a great starting point for 25 miles of footpaths around the Golden Cap estate. An old radar station houses a National Trust information point, shop, toilets and a basecamp. An all-ability circular trail takes you through the woodlands of Langdon Hill Wood. Rich in wildlife, they are home to large numbers of 'blue' butterfly in summer and many different fungi in autumn. Finally, high on the cliffs, you'll find the ancient Thorncombe Beacon. It was one of a series dotted along the English coast as part of an early warning system guarding against foreign invasion. Enjoy the spectacular views east to Bridport and Chesil Beach.
About the area
Dorset is made up of rugged coastlines, high chalk downlands and a chain of picturesque villages and seaside towns that make up Britain’s Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, noted for its layers of shale and numerous fossils embedded in the rock. Hidden gems of Dorset can be found down winding, country lanes that lead to snug villages hidden from view.
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Newlands Holidays
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Char Valley Cottages
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Manor Farm Holiday Centre
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Glenacres
Only 100 yards from the beach; situated on Dorset’s World Heritage coastline; 3 acres of gardens and woodland; and that’s before you even step inside. Run as a family concern, Glenacres...
Glenacres Cottage
Only 100 yards from the beach; situated on Dorset’s World Heritage coastline; 3 acres of gardens and woodland; and that’s before you even step inside. Run as a family concern, Glenacres...
The Anchor Inn
This long-established inn has much to offer, not least because of its superb position, just a few steps away from the sea. The bars have a simple, nautical style combined with an engagi...
Cliff Cottage
Cliff Cottage is one of the delightful pink cottages that overlooks Lyme’s seafront. It has gardens at the front and back, a sun terrace and a summerhouse. The cottage sleeps four in a ...
Cliff Cottage
Cliff Cottage is one of the delightful pink cottages that overlooks Lyme’s seafront. It has gardens at the front and back, a sun terrace and a summerhouse. The cottage sleeps four in a ...
