Where is Monmouth Beach?

Monmouth Beach is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT7 3LE), in the parish of Lyme Regis.

How do I get to Monmouth Beach?

The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT7 3LE.

Who runs Monmouth Beach?

Monmouth Beach is operated by National Trust.

Is Monmouth Beach a protected site?

Yes — Monmouth Beach is part of the West Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).

Is Monmouth Beach free to visit?

Yes, Monmouth Beach is free to enter.

How do I get to Monmouth Beach?

Drivers can navigate to postcode DT7 3LE. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.

Beaches · South West England

Monmouth Beach

In or near Charmouth.

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Monmouth Beach — beach in Lyme Regis, Dorset, England.

Monmouth 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 · 8.0 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

Monmouth Beach is located in Dorset, with the nearest railway station being Axminster, which is 8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DT7 3LE, and entry to the beach is free. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps →

Visit on lymeregis.org

Monmouth Beach is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Owned by National Trust. Managed by National Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "beach in Lyme Regis, Dorset, England". Coordinates: 50.7192°, -2.9430°.

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Summary from the official site

Monmouth Beach is a scenic beach located in Dorset, known for its stunning views and fossil hunting opportunities. Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the coastline and engage in various outdoor activities such as walking and exploring the nearby Jurassic Coast.

Read more on the official property page.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Dorset Coast SSSI
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

Monmouth Beach is a pebble and rock beach stretching approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) westwards from the harbour at Lyme Regis, Dorset to Pinhay Bay, East Devon. It is part of the Jurassic Coast, situated below Ware Cliffs, and includes Poker's Pool, Virtle Rock and Chippel Bay. Virtle Rock is the furthest islet from the coast in Poker's Pool. The name derives from the landing here of Duke of Monmouth in 1685 during his attempt to take the crown from King James II. Following the defeat of the Duke of Monmouth, twelve locals were hanged on the beach on the order of the notorious "Hanging Judge" Jeffreys.

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Coordinates: 50.7192, -2.9430
District: Dorset
Parish: Lyme Regis
Postcode: DT7 3LE
Parliamentary constituency: West Dorset
Nearest railway station: Axminster — 8 km
Official site: www.lymeregis.org

Sources

wikidata: Q6901052 (CC0)
wikipedia: Monmouth Beach, Lyme Regis (CC BY-SA 4.0)
commons: Blue lias cliffs at Lyme Regis.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Where to eat & stay near Monmouth Beach

Places to stay

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Hotels · South West England

Dorset House

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Hotels · South West England

Mariners Hotel

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↗ hotellymeregis.co.uk

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Campsites · South West England

Hook Farm Caravan & Camping Park

Hook Farm Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in england south west.

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Caravan parks · South West England

Timber Vale Caravan Park

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Campsites · South West England

Cannington farm campsite

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Caravan parks · South West England

Wood Farm

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