Lyme Regis - Cobb Beach
Lyme Regis, Dorset
The picturesque harbour town has an international reputation for its Jurassic cliffs containing a vast array of fossils, which may be found along the foreshore. It is also widely known as the setting for 'The French Lieutenant's Woman'.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
ToiletsIncluding disabled facilities
First aid post
Cafe/restaurants
Slipway and a nearby caravan park
Activities
SwimmingSailing
Scuba diving
Sea canoeing
Surfing
Windsurfing
Power boating
Water skiing
Fishing and a children's area
There is zoning for water sports
Nature and Wildlife
There are walks from Undercliff to Seaton and via the beach to Charmouth. A coastal path guides visitors along the famous fossil-bearing cliffs. There are also many inland walks. The area forms part of the West Dorset Heritage Coast. and rangers provide aParking
There is parking for 500 cars. including disabled spaces. There is a charge for using the car park.Water Quality
AcceptableLifeguard
RNLICleaning and Litter
The beach is cleaned daily by the Council. There are litter and dog bins on the beach but dogs are banned during the summer months.Location
Nearest town: Lyme RegisCounty: Dorset
Latitude/Longitude: 50.7219, -2.93651
Postcode: DT7 3JH
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Lyme Regis is off the A35. Once in the town follow signs to the Cobb.Public Transport
The nearest train station is Axminster. There are buses available to the town centre.Nearest Railway Stations
Axminster (Approx. 5 miles away)Tourist Information
Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre Church Street DT7 3BS Tel: 01297 442138 Fax: 01297 444668 Email: email@lymeregistourism.co.uk Web: www.lymeregis.comSee the Environment Agency report for this beach