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Charmouth West Beach is located in Lyme Bay on the Dorset coast, forming part of the 96-mile long Jurassic Coast. The beach is a shingle and sand resort, approximately 680 metres wide, backed by cliffs and situated next to the mouth of the River Char. It is a popular spot for fossil hunters, families, and day trippers.
The beach divides into three sections: the Central Area, East Beach, and West Beach. The Central Area, located in front of the seafront car park and the Heritage Centre, is a good spot for swimmers and young families, with gently sloping sand at low tide. The Heritage Centre offers free admission and features visual displays and activities for children. Fossil Walks along the beach are organised from February to September and can be booked online.
A footbridge leads to the East Beach, which can be inaccessible at high tide. At low tide, this area has more sand than other parts of the beach and offers fine views over the cliffs of Stonebarrow Hill and Golden Cap. The West Beach, located between the River Char and Lyme Regis, is a good spot for walkers, but care must be taken to avoid being cut off by incoming tides.
There are restrictions on dog-walking, with different rules applying to each area of the beach. Visitors are advised to keep a safe distance from the cliffs due to the risk of rockfalls, and hammering at the cliff face is not permitted.
The beach is a great destination for those who enjoy exploring and discovering fossils. Visitors can walk to Lyme Regis, approximately 3 miles away, but must be mindful of tide times to avoid being cut off. Dog-walking is allowed all year round on the West Beach.
Charmouth West Beach is on the West Dorset Heritage Coast and the Jurassic Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand Shingle Pebbles
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 15% |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 18°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
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| Chance of rain | 15% |
| Min temperature | 14°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 15mph |  |
The tide at Charmouth West Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:56 PM, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:32 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Parking available - charges apply.
No dogs allowed between May and October.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile east as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
just over a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road or 3 miles on foot using coastal paths.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 4 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 17 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 20 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 21 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 21 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 21 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 22 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
Location: Charmouth
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SY364930
Coordinates: 50°43'59"N 2°54'8"W
Mapcode: GBR PK.J81M
What 3 Words: happier.emporium.point
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Dorset
Country: England
Local Authority: West Dorset
Parish: Charmouth
Nearest postcode: DT6 6QX
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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