Days Out: Golden Cap

Making the most of our last few days off together for a while, we decided to don the coats and wellies and head off for an afternoon stroll on the Golden Cap Estate. Golden Cap is managed by the National Trust and features part of the Jurassic coastline – a stretch of shoreline that got it’s name from the large amount of fossils found here. You’ve probably heard of Lyme Regis, a seaside town thats less than 5 minutes from the estate itself.

Golden Cap gets it’s name from the golden colour of the cliff-face. It’s the highest point on the southern coast and part of the UK’s only natural World Heritage Site. The estate is basically a huge expanse of cliff top that can be walked via various different paths. It’s worth a visit if you want to do some coastal walking with stunning views! Whilst we’ve visited a few of the routes before, we decided it was time for a new adventure so we took ourselves to Langdon Hill.

Langdon Hill is a wood-based walk; it’s not the easiest to find but once you locate the car park, it’s easy. It’s a circular route skirting around the edge of the woods and heading out towards the coast and then back in. Along the way you get stunning views all along the coastline. Especially if you head there at sunset like we did.

The walk was freezing but dog and baby friendly. If we’d wanted to, we could have managed it with the three-wheeler buggy due to the large and relatively flat path but we tend to use the carrier for walks like this. At that time of day, the light was perfect. That’s the best thing about walking in the winter, if you get the timing right, it’s beautiful.

The walk takes about 40 minutes at a relatively slow pace and has a number of rest-stops and benches along the way, particularly at designated viewpoints. It took us longer because we made the most of the final bits of winter sun and attempted to take some dodgy family photos. It’s a beautiful background and perfect for an afternoon out away from the tourists if you happen to be near the Jurassic Coast and Golden Cap. It’s also only 10 minutes from West Bay – the filming site of Broadchurch! Why not combine the walk with lunch at the beach in Lyme and a wander round a real life film set?

18 Comments

  • Jane 18th January 2017 at 11:16 am

    Great idea – no matter the season, it’s always lovely to get outdoors and enjoy all the spectacular natural scenery around you. Especially when you’re living close to the Jurassic Coast – walks are essential! It’s such a beautiful part of England to visit, no wonder it continues to be a popular holiday destination.

    • DevonMamaOnline 20th January 2017 at 10:15 am

      It really is a beautiful part of the country – we’re very fortunate down here!! Thanks for stopping by

  • Amy 19th January 2017 at 9:04 am

    Such beautiful photos! We really need to start getting out more 🙂 ox

    • DevonMamaOnline 20th January 2017 at 10:11 am

      I hate the idea of going out but once I’m out there I love it!!

  • Everything Mummy 19th January 2017 at 9:41 am

    Oh the light shining few is just gorgeous, some really beautiful photo’s you have captured xx

    • DevonMamaOnline 20th January 2017 at 10:11 am

      Thanks lovely, the light at this time of year is either awful or perfect!

  • Emily and Indiana 19th January 2017 at 10:12 am

    Wow, this looks like a lovely place to visit! The sunlight is perfect – you’ve captured some gorgeous photos. Hope to see your family photos in the me and mine linky 🙂 x

    • DevonMamaOnline 20th January 2017 at 10:10 am

      Oooh I’ve not checked out that linky yet, I’d love to join! It’s a beautiful part of the world, we’re very lucky!

  • Lindsey 19th January 2017 at 3:56 pm

    Such a beautiful family. I love going to the woods with Leanora anything to do with the outside she loves. It so good to get that family time in now as it’s shorter time spent with one another when you return back to work.

    Lindsey
    http://www.londonmumma.com

    • DevonMamaOnline 20th January 2017 at 10:10 am

      Thank you!! It’s so nice to get them outside lots when they’re little I think, helps them get a love for the outdoors!

  • Jooleroo | Mama OWL Blog 19th January 2017 at 5:07 pm

    What beautiful photos, sounds like a lovely day out.

    • DevonMamaOnline 20th January 2017 at 9:53 am

      Thank you! You really can’t beat a walk on a sunny, crisp winters day!

  • Babies and Beauty 19th January 2017 at 5:45 pm

    These photos are so beautiful, they remind me of the ones in the national trust brochure itself! Looks like you had a lovely day xxx

    • DevonMamaOnline 20th January 2017 at 9:53 am

      Ahhh thanks lovely, it was one of those perfect family days!

  • Amy | All Things Amy 21st January 2017 at 2:19 pm

    Wow, Hayley these photos are stunning! So lovely to have such beautiful places nearby isn’t it?

    • DevonMamaOnline 24th January 2017 at 10:06 pm

      Ridiculously lucky. We might be miles from anywhere else but we live in pretty places!!

  • […] Golden Cap get’s it’s name from the golden colour of the cliff faces. The unspoilt countryside contains miles of coastline and footpaths, there are walks suitable for all abilities. Enjoy a bit of orienteering or geocaching while you explore. Hayley, from Devon Mama, says:”The estate is basically a huge expanse of cliff top that can be walked via various different paths. It’s worth a visit if you want to do some coastal walking with stunning views”…read more […]

  • […] Golden Cap get’s it’s name from the golden colour of the cliff faces. The unspoilt countryside contains miles of coastline and footpaths, there are walks suitable for all abilities. Enjoy a bit of orienteering or geocaching while you explore. Hayley, from Devon Mama, says:”The estate is basically a huge expanse of cliff top that can be walked via various different paths. It’s worth a visit if you want to do some coastal walking with stunning views”…read more […]

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