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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks · South West England

The Cobb

In or near Charmouth.

Free admission

The Cobb — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

By order of The Cobb clerk - geograph.org.uk - 3697108

Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Axminster · 8.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Cobb is a other located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

The Cobb is a historic harbor wall located in Lyme Regis, known for its picturesque views and significance in maritime history. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks along the coast and explore the surrounding area, which is rich in geological and cultural heritage.

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.

Place summary

The Cobb is a historic harbour wall located in Lyme Regis, South-West England, postcode DT7. It is a significant structure known for its distinctive curved shape and has been a vital part of the town's maritime history.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.7194, -2.9373
District
Dorset
Parish
Lyme Regis
Postcode
DT7 3JJ
Parliamentary constituency
West Dorset
Nearest railway station
Axminster8.2 km
Official site
www.lymeregis.org

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Cobb?
The Cobb is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT7 3JJ), in the parish of Lyme Regis.
What is The Cobb?
The Cobb — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to The Cobb?
The nearest railway station is Axminster, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT7 3JJ.
Is The Cobb a protected site?
Yes — The Cobb is part of the West Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the East Devon National Landscape (AONB).
Is The Cobb free to visit?
Yes, The Cobb is free to enter.
How do I get to The Cobb?
Drivers can navigate to postcode DT7 3JJ. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.