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Chimney Rock

Free admission

Chimney Rock is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Axminster · 7.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Chimney Rock is a named viewpoint in Devon, South-West England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is within the East Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is part of the AXMOUTH TO LYME REGIS UNDERCLIFFS National Nature Reserve. It sits within the Honiton and Sidmouth parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 7.5 km away. Postcode area DT7.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Axmouth to Lyme Regis Under Cliffs SSSI
  • National Nature Reserve: AXMOUTH TO LYME REGIS UNDERCLIFFS
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

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Coordinates
50.7199, -2.9551
County
Devon
District
East Devon
Parish
Uplyme
Postcode
DT7 3RH
Parliamentary constituency
Honiton and Sidmouth
Nearest railway station
Axminster7.5 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Chimney Rock?
Chimney Rock is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT7 3RH), in the parish of Uplyme.
Is Chimney Rock a protected site?
Yes — Chimney Rock is part of the Axmouth to Lyme Regis Under Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the AXMOUTH TO LYME REGIS UNDERCLIFFS National Nature Reserve.
Is Chimney Rock free to visit?
Yes, Chimney Rock is free to enter.
How do I get to Chimney Rock?
The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT7 3RH.