South West Coast Path (Section 47: Seatown to Abbotsbury)
Hiking routeNational trail
5.95 km from campsite
Operator: National Trails
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Dorset, South West
Charmouth Camping and Caravanning Club Site
— (0)Price on Pitchup50.734°N, 2.759°W
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The rhythmic crash of waves drifts up from Charmouth's fossil-rich beach, where golden cliffs glow amber in the early morning light and salt air mingles with the scent of wild grasses rippling across the clifftops.
This year-round site suits fossil hunters, coastal walkers, and families drawn to Dorset's spectacular Jurassic Coast. Charmouth Beach lies within easy reach for combing the shoreline after winter storms, when ancient ammonites and belemnites tumble from the crumbling mudstone. The site makes an ideal base for exploring this UNESCO World Heritage coastline, with dramatic clifftop paths stretching east toward Golden Cap and west to Lyme Regis.
Pitches accommodate tents, campervans, and caravans, with toilet and shower facilities keeping things straightforward and functional. The campfire policy varies, so check on arrival if you're hoping for evening flames. It's a proper outdoors-focused site where the main attraction is stepping straight out into some of England's most geologically fascinating landscape, fossil hammer optional but recommended.
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Weather Outlook
Current Conditions
20°C
Partly cloudy
12 mph
67%
7-Day Outlook
Today
21° / 14°
25%
Mon
19° / 10°
2%
Tue
19° / 12°
37%
Wed
22° / 14°
1%
Thu
24° / 14°
8%
Fri
22° / 13°
2%
Sat
24° / 14°
0%
Source: Open-Meteo · Updated hourly
Walks Nearby
Local walks within 10 km
12 routes found via OpenStreetMap
Hive Beach coast path walk, Hive Beach
Walking routeLocal network
4.49 km from campsite
Route length: 1.7 km
Operator: National Trust
Langdon Hill walk, Golden Cap
Walking routeLocal network
5.41 km from campsite
Route length: 2.2 km
Operator: National Trust
The Cogden Circular, Hive Beach
Walking routeLocal network
6.54 km from campsite
Route length: 3.5 km
Operator: National Trust
Stonebarrow walk, Golden Cap
Walking routeLocal network
8.09 km from campsite
Route length: 2.7 km
Operator: National Trust
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Pubs & restaurants within 5 km
- DirectionsThe Pursuit of HoppinessPub 0.0 km~5 min walk
- DirectionsChickenland and PizzaTakeaway 0.0 km~5 min walkchicken;pizza
- DirectionsThe GreyhoundPub 0.1 km~5 min walk
- DirectionsNo. 10 Café BarCafe 0.1 km~5 min walkcoffee shop
- DirectionsThe Bridport DaggerPub 0.1 km~5 min walk
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