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Charmouth East Beach is a beautiful area of the Dorset coast with spectacular seascapes. It is part of what is now dubbed the Jurassic Coast due to the numerous fossil remains discovered in the area. The beach attracts fossil hunters, families, and day trippers alike. It is separated from Charmouth West Beach by the River Char.
Charmouth East Beach is a popular choice for families due to its size and sandy areas. The beach is also renowned for its fossil finds, including small Ammonites and Belemnites, which can be discovered in the pyrite along the shoreline, particularly during the winter months when rough seas reveal more fossils. The pebbles on this beach are generally smaller, and the beach becomes increasingly sandy below the tide mark. When the tide is out, a good-sized expanse of flat sand stretches the length of the beach, providing a great surface for hiking along the coast.
Charmouth is located approximately 2 miles east of Lyme Regis and 6 miles west of Bridport. Access to the beach is either over a footbridge or by wading through the river at low tide. However, caution is advised as the river can be deeper and faster flowing than it appears.
Visitors are advised to exercise caution when swimming, as landslides can occur frequently. It is recommended to avoid sitting directly under the cliffs or searching for fossils near recent falls. Additionally, visitors should be aware of the tide times to avoid getting cut off by the tide when walking along the beach.
Charmouth East Beach is a dog-friendly destination all year round. The beach offers fantastic views of Golden Cap and is an ideal location for a day out with the family, fossil hunting, or scenic walks along the coast. For hikers, Stonebarrow Hill offers a scenic, circular walk.
Charmouth East Beach is on the West Dorset Heritage Coast and the Jurassic Coast.
Sand Shingle Pebbles
| Today |  |
|---|---|
| Chance of rain | 97% |
| Max temperature | 16°C |
| feels like | 15°C |
| Wind 21mph |  |
| Max UV Index |  |
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 16% |
| Min temperature | 10°C |
| feels like | 11°C |
| Wind 20mph | |
The tide at Charmouth East Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 9:42 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 2:59 PM.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Campsite
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Parking available - charges apply.
No dogs allowed on East Beach in July and August.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
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Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre (0 miles)
fossilwalks.com (0.2 miles)
The Tunnel Target Sports Centre (1.7 miles)
Cellar 59 (1.7 miles)
Lyme RIB Rides (1.9 miles)
Harry May Boat Trips (2 miles)
Jurassic Electric Bike Adventures (2.3 miles)
Golden Cap Estate (2.4 miles)
Reboot Dorset (4.9 miles)
All distances are approximate
less than a mile west as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 2 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 4 miles by road.
around 3 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 5 miles by road.
around 5 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 7 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 6 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
around 8 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 8 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 14 miles by road.
around 10 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 15 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 20 miles by road.
around 17 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 24 miles by road.
around 20 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 27 miles by road.
around 21 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 21 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 21 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 29 miles by road.
around 21 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 31 miles by road.
Location: Charmouth
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SY367929
Coordinates: 50°43'59"N 2°53'51"W
Mapcode: GBR PK.J99C
What 3 Words: prevented.carting.milder
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
County: Dorset
Country: England
Local Authority: West Dorset
Parish: Charmouth
Nearest postcode: DT6 6LS
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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