This is the view from the top of Golden Cap just east of Charmouth on Dorset's Jurassic Coast Looking east are Seatown, Eype, West Bay, and the cliffs of Burton Bradstock. On a clear day it is also possible to see Chesil Beach and The Isle of Portland on the horizon. In the western direction are the coastal towns of Charmouth and Lyme Regis. The concrete survey point marks the summit of this highest sea cliff in the south of England at 191m.

Golden Cap Viewpoint - Golden Cap visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Golden Cap Viewpoint' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Dorset.

Panorama from Golden Cap in Dorset, the highest cliff on the south coast of England at 191 meters, some 30 meters higher than Beachy Head. This Jurassic coastline dates back approx 185 million years and is the only World Heritage Site in England. The name "Golden Cap" comes from a distinctive coloured outcrop of golden Greensand rock at the peak of the cliff.

Situated in 2000 acres of National Trust parkland, the Golden Cap estate is open to walkers and ramblers who enjoy the 25 miles worth of established paths crossing this area. Rich in unusual geology and a safe haven for wildlife, this area has much to offer. There are centuries-old hedgerows and meadows on this protected estate. Tidal rock pools to explore and look for wee sea creatures in, tranquil beaches to relax on, stunning cliffs, areas where you can find fossils such as Ammonites and Belemnites at the foot of the cliffs and of course some of the most beautiful coastal scenery in England. The shore below the cliffs is accessible via Seatown (Chideock Beach) or via Charmouth although caution is recommended as it can be cut-off by the rising tide and can be prone to land slips in rough weather.

There is an active team of several hundred volunteers who look after this area alongside the National Trust because of its significant geological and ecological importance. Indeed, the erosion from the footsteps of the many enthusiastic sightseers and fossil hunters drawn to Golden Cap can take a toll, but such is the passion amongst locals to preserve this area that they dedicate time and effort to it's maintenance and promotion.

Access is only 150 meters away by the main road and there is a National Trust info point and gift shop at Stonebarrow Hill, housed in an old radar station, for souvenirs, basic provisions and toilets.

For National Trust local office inquires:
National Trust office,
The Court, The Street
Charmouth
Dorset DT6 6PE