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Walk 1549 - Golden Cap from Seatown

County/Area   Dorset
AuthorLou Johnson
Length4.0 miles / 6.5 km
Ascent1100 feet / 333 metres
Gradeeasy/moderate

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This walk explores the coast of West Dorset which is far different from that a few miles further east. Gone are the white cliffs replaced by a mixture of other sedimentary rocks. At 191 metres, Golden Cap is the highest sea cliff in Southern England and 30 metres higher than Beachy Head.

Suggested Maps

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OS ExplorerSheet 116
OS LandrangerSheet 193

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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