Beaches · South West England
Charmouth Beach
Charmouth Beach — beach in Dorset, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster · 9.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Charmouth Beach is a beach on the coast of South-West England. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 9.0 km away. Postcode area DT6.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Charmouth Beach is located in the parish of Charmouth in South-West England, postcode DT6. It is part of the West Dorset Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The beach is known for its geological significance and fossil hunting opportunities.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7332, -2.8989
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Charmouth
- Postcode
- DT6 6LS
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Axminster — 9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q31844915 (CC0)
- commons: Beach at Charmouth - geograph.org.uk - 1184655.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Charmouth Beach?
- Charmouth Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 6LS), in the parish of Charmouth.
- Is Charmouth Beach a protected site?
- Yes — Charmouth Beach is part of the West Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Charmouth Beach free to visit?
- Yes, Charmouth Beach is free to enter.
- How do I get to Charmouth Beach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT6 6LS. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.