Where is Charmouth Beach?

Charmouth Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 6LS), in the parish of Charmouth.

How do I get to Charmouth Beach?

The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 9.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT6 6LS.

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.

Beaches · South West England

Charmouth Beach

In or near Charmouth.

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Charmouth Beach — beach in Dorset, England, UK.

Charmouth Beach, beaches in South West England — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

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

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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