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The town of Lyme Regis is renowned for its Jurassic cliffs, which contain a vast array of fossils that can be found along the foreshore. The town is also famous for being the setting for the novel and film 'The French Lieutenant's Woman'.
Church Cliff Beach is situated at the eastern end of Lyme Regis and is approximately 100 metres wide. The beach is backed by rock armour that protects the promenade and features the River Lim flowing across it. The beach is sandy in places and covered at high tide, but at low tide, an extensive rock ledge full of rock pools is exposed.
Church Cove Beach is a small, sandy beach located to the east of Lyme Regis, near the town centre. The beach can be entirely submerged at high tide, but at low tide, a patch of sand and several rock pools are uncovered, making it a great spot for finding shore life. Although the water is not particularly clean, the beach offers wonderful views of The Cobb, the surrounding coast, and a coastal path leading to Charmouth.
There are plenty of facilities in Lyme Regis, including a first aid post, toilets, shops, restaurants, pubs, and museums. The tourist information centre is located close to the beach, and there are several car parks nearby, including Cobb Gate car park and Pitthouse car park. Access to the beach is via a slipway.
Lyme Regis Town Beach is a popular beach in the heart of the Jurassic Coast, perfect for families with activities for both young and old. The promenade backs the beach and stretches the length of the town, with a sandy area near 'The Cobb' perfect for families. The beach is also famous for being the location where Mary Anning made the discovery of the Ichthyosaur in 1819.
There are dog restrictions in place on some of the beaches in Lyme Regis. Between 1st April and 31st October, dogs are not allowed between Cobb Gate Car Park and the Lifeboat slipway. However, dogs are allowed during the winter months.
Lyme Regis Church Cliff Beach is on the Jurassic Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.
Sand
| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | % |
| Min temperature | 13°C |
| feels like | 13°C |
| Wind 14mph |  |
| Tomorrow |
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| Chance of rain | 13% |
| Max temperature | 18°C |
| feels like | 17°C |
| Wind 14mph | |
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The tide at Lyme Regis Church Cliff Beach is currently falling. Low tide will be at approximately 3:42 AM tomorrow, and the next high tide will be at approximately 10:12 AM tomorrow.
Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low
Food available
Toilets
Shops
Litter bins
There is parking near the beach and more parking near Front Beach where a charge applies.
Dogs not allowed on the beach from 1st April to 31st October. 1st November to 31st March dogs must be on leads.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
less than a mile west-southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
less than a mile southwest as the seagull flies, less than a mile by road or less than a mile on foot using coastal paths.
just over a mile east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 2 miles east-northeast as the seagull flies, around 3 miles by road.
around 5 miles east as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 8 miles by road.
around 6 miles east as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 7 miles east as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 7 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 10 miles by road.
around 8 miles east as the seagull flies, around 11 miles by road.
around 9 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 12 miles by road.
around 9 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 13 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 16 miles by road.
around 14 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 17 miles by road.
around 16 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 21 miles by road.
around 19 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 23 miles by road.
around 21 miles west-southwest as the seagull flies, around 26 miles by road.
around 22 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 28 miles by road.
around 22 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 32 miles by road.
around 22 miles east-southeast as the seagull flies, around 33 miles by road.
Location: Lyme Regis
Location type: Town
OS Grid: SY344921
Coordinates: 50°43'29"N 2°55'49"W
Mapcode: GBR PJ.YSHV
What 3 Words: decorate.licks.reclined
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: Lyme Regis
Nearest postcode: DT7 3QB
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