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Charmouth Beach
Address:
Charmouth BeachLyme Regis Tourist Information Centre
Church Street
Lyme Regis
Dorset
DT7 3BS
Tel: 01297 442138
Fax: 01297 444668
This beach is slightly shelving and is made up of pebbles and sand.
Charmouth is famous, along with Lyme Regis, for its fossils, especially in winter months due to the rough seas. Charmouth is located 2 miles from Lyme Regis and 6 miles from Bridport.
At the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre you can find out how to hunt for your own fossils by joining one of the regular guided fossil walks. Guided walks are held Feb - Sep (tides permitting).
The coast path continues eastwards to Lyme Regis and East Devon and westwards to Seatown.
ALWAYS FOLLOW THE FOSSIL COLLECTING CODE OF PRACTICE: COLLECTING FROM FALLEN OR BEACH MATERIAL IS ACCEPTABLE PRACTICE. DIGGING IN THE CLIFFS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE PRACTICE.
No dogs permitted on East Beach July and August 10:00 - 18:00
No dogs permitted on West Beach May - Sep inclusive.
Opening Times
Open All Year
Charmouth Beach 01/01/2012 - 31/12/2012
Road Directions
Charmouth is east of Lyme Regis and well sign posted. The beach is accessed from Lower Sea Lane.
Public Transport Directions
There is a local bus service from Lyme Regis every hour.
Facilities
Attraction Facilities
- Shop
- Toilets
Provider Preferences
- Outdoor Attraction
Accessibility
- Disabled access to the beach
- Disabled toilets
- Facilities for the Disabled
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- Car Parks
- Parking (charge)
Catering
- Cafes/Licensed Family Restaurants/Refreshments
- On-Site café/restaurant
Establishment Features
- Tea / Coffee Shop
- Toilets - within walking distance
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
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