Langdon Hill Woodland Trail – Golden Cap Summit loop from Charmouth

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Langdon Hill Woodland Trail – Golden Cap Summit loop from Charmouth

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Langdon Hill Woodland Trail – Golden Cap Summit loop from Charmouth

05:15

18.1km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.71 km

Church Coppice

Forest

12.1 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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12.8 km

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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14.7 km

Bench With View of Lyme Regis

Highlight • Viewpoint

A great spot to stop and admire the coastal view. Bench with a view across to Lyme Regis

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14.9 km

Wooden Bridge Over Woodland Valley

Highlight • Trail

15.3 km

View of Golden Cap

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views from here are rather extravagant in clear weather and you can see for miles to the east and west. Looking east, you can see the majestic rise of …

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15.5 km

Signpost With Coastal View, Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some people like a nice bench or a tree whilst on a hike. Me? I like a nice sign. Never underestimate the power that a sign holds!!! I like this sign. 😂

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16.0 km

View of the Jurassic Coast from Wildflower Meadows

Highlight • Natural

16.3 km

View of Lyme Regis and Lyme Bay from Stonebarrow Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The views across Lyme Bay towards the beautiful town of Lyme Regis are simply exceptional. In clear weather, you can see for miles around the coastline.

The erosion along this …

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18.1 km

End point

Parking

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