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Golden Cap Summit – Golden Cap Summit loop from Chideock

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Golden Cap Summit – Golden Cap Summit loop from Chideock

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Golden Cap Summit – Golden Cap Summit loop from Chideock

03:13

11.1km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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4.53 km

Golden Cap Summit

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The Golden Cap is the best place on the ride to experience the expansive sea views. It should be, as it is the highest point along England's south coast. What's …

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4.92 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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5.31 km

Stanton St Gabriel Boundary Sculpture

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Stanton St Gabriel to Chideock boundary. It was made to enhance the links between the two parish communities providing a seat sculpted from local fallen trees echoing the weathered trees …

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5.49 km

Golden Cap Summit

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This famous landmark rises to 191m or 627 feet, making it the highest point on the south coast of England. The climb to the top is a challenge, but the …

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5.92 km

Steps Between Seatown and Golden Cap

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There's steps.... like a lot of them!!!! good old leg burning steps!!!

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6.09 km

Wooden Footbridge in Dorset National Landscape

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What info do you really need? it's a footbridge. that's all.

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6.62 km

The Anchor Inn, Seatown

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A great pub with excellent food and well-kept beer. A wonderful setting with a nice beer garden on the edge of the beach. Parking opposite (pay and display).

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6.90 km

Seatown Beach

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As you continue along the route south of Chideock, with the road dropping to the coast as you look for the bridleway east that will guide you up to Doghouse …

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11.1 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.99 km

1.95 km

821 m

747 m

361 m

150 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.22 km

1.52 km

1.46 km

954 m

721 m

222 m

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Wednesday 12 August

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Golden Cap Summit – Golden Cap Summit loop from Chideock

Golden Cap Summit

Golden Cap Summit

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Golden Cap Summit

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Wooden Footbridge in Dorset National Landscape

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