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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
West Dorset
Bridport

West Bay Harbour – View from Golden Cap loop from West Bay

Easy

5.0

(3)

44

hikers

West Bay Harbour – View from Golden Cap loop from West Bay

01:45

6.72km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Dorset National Landscape

Lyme Bay and Torbay Special Area of Conservation

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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187 m

West Bay Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Part of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, West Bay is a beautiful harbour settlement. Originally designed as a commercial harbour for nearly Bridport to export fishing nets, West Bay declined …

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2

1.76 km

The coast path between West Bay and Burton Bradstock is closed due to a landslip. A diversion is in place using the public footpath across Bridport and West Dorset Golf …

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3

1.77 km

4

3.07 km

The British crime series Broadchurch was filmed here. Since I really liked the first season, that was a reason to stop by here. It was worth it.

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4.13 km

From the top of this incredible cliff to the east of West Bay, you'll have amazing views of the coastline and the town. If it sounds familiar, it might be because it featured in the ITV1's hit drama, Broadchurch.

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6

5.31 km

Off-Road Route to West Bay

Highlight • Cycleway

a few gates to pass through, cuts through a golf course and holiday park

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7

5.78 km

West Bay Coastal View

Highlight • Beach

Try the small museum and walk all the way along the esplanade to the end of the new pier to really for one of the best views of those golden cliffs and the jurassic coast

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8

6.26 km

View from Golden Cap

Highlight • Summit

191 meter

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6.72 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.13 km

1.35 km

637 m

334 m

246 m

Surfaces

4.13 km

1.11 km

835 m

544 m

< 100 m

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