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Burton Bradstock loop — National Trust walks in North and West Dorset

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Burton Bradstock loop — National Trust walks in North and West Dorset

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Burton Bradstock loop — National Trust walks in North and West Dorset

02:30

9.36km

100m

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This 6-mile (9.3 km) walk offers you beachside adventures, undulating countryside paths and sweeping coastal views. You start at the National Trust’s Hive Beach car park and hike along the beach to the west before heading inland on a glorious loop to Cogden Beach and back to where you started.…

by National Trust North and West Dorset

Last updated: July 22, 2024

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398 m

View from Burton Bradstock Clifftop

Highlight • Beach

Immediately east of Burton Beach, the clifftop makes for a fantastic place to stroll, particularly in clear weather. The views from these large cliffs are excellent and you can see …

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1.17 km

View of Golden Cap and Thorncombe Beacon

Highlight • Summit

Lots of lovely walks at these two National Trust sites.

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2.57 km

Mill Street, Burton Bradstock

Highlight (Segment) • Religious Site

While much of Burton Bradstock looks like it's wandered out of a postcard, Mill Street is particularly idyllic. The Three Horseshoes pub is at one of the street, a beautiful …

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2.73 km

St Mary's Church, Dorset

Highlight • Religious Site

On 12th-century foundations, St Mary's church still has sections dating from the 14th century. It's built from stone sourced in the South West and has some intriguing gargoyles. With a …

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8.27 km

Burton Bradstock Coastal Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

Burton Bradstock is a stunning Dorset village lying just back from the beach in Lyme Bay. A popular holiday destination, the village has everything you need with cafes, pubs and …

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9.36 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.69 km

2.24 km

1.71 km

662 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.87 km

2.80 km

1.43 km

307 m

290 m

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

14°C

9°C

13 %

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December 21, 2021

This 6-mile (9.3 km) walk offers you beachside adventures, undulating countryside paths and sweeping coastal views. You start at the National Trust’s Hive Beach car park and hike along the beach to the west before heading inland on a glorious loop to Cogden Beach and back to where you started. If you

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Trail Reviews

Stef🧘🏼‍♀️

February 15, 2023, Burton Bradstock Countryside and Coast

Bueton Bradstock is a nice coastal town with great houses, beautiful hinterland and of course lots of beaches and rocks. Easy to walk up to a nasty incline. Definitely a must if you're in the area! 👍

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Burton Bradstock loop — National Trust walks in North and West Dorset

View from Burton Bradstock Clifftop

View of Golden Cap and Thorncombe Beacon

Mill Street, Burton Bradstock

St Mary's Church, Dorset

Burton Bradstock Coastal Path

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