Natural landmarks · South West England
The Cobb
In or near Charmouth.
The Cobb — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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
- Axminster — 8.2 km
- Official site
- www.lymeregis.org
Sources
- osm: way/15244585 (ODbL)
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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.