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Golden Cap Summit – Golden Cap loop from Charmouth

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Golden Cap Summit – Golden Cap loop from Charmouth

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Golden Cap Summit – Golden Cap loop from Charmouth

01:25

11.5km

370m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.63 km

Crazy Goat Food Truck

Highlight • Cafe

check out the flora and fauna

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1.74 km

Waxcap Trail, Stonebarrow Hill

Highlight • Natural

This short and fun orienteering trail takes you past some incredible examples of Waxcaps (Nov/Dec time). Don't forget to look down at your feet so you don't miss these little …

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5.67 km

Golden Cap Summit

Highlight • Summit

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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6.06 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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6.28 km

Golden Cap

Highlight • Summit

Amazing views across the coastline overlooking the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
This famous landmark rises to 191m or 627 feet, making it the highest point on the south coast …

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11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

3.63 km

1.44 km

1.41 km

542 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.09 km

2.13 km

2.11 km

1.49 km

1.41 km

884 m

399 m

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 6 August

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Golden Cap Summit – Golden Cap loop from Charmouth

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