Gail’s Guidebook to East Devon and the Jurassic Coast

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Gail’s Guidebook to East Devon and the Jurassic Coast

Places to relax and potter

Interesting works by local artists; good places to eat and drink both inside and out; snapshot of an old mill race.
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The Town Mill
Mill Lane
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Interesting works by local artists; good places to eat and drink both inside and out; snapshot of an old mill race.
A peaceful walk along the River Lim away from the hustle and bustle of the town. Believed to have been an added inspiration to Beatrix Potter during her stay in Lyme Regis for The Tale of Little Pig Robinson.
The Lynch
The Lynch
A peaceful walk along the River Lim away from the hustle and bustle of the town. Believed to have been an added inspiration to Beatrix Potter during her stay in Lyme Regis for The Tale of Little Pig Robinson.

Sightseeing

Dramatic sea on the outside (take care) and picturesque on the harbour side. Mackerel fishing boat trips available and surrounded by good beachside pubs and take aways.
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The Cobb station
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Dramatic sea on the outside (take care) and picturesque on the harbour side. Mackerel fishing boat trips available and surrounded by good beachside pubs and take aways.
This place is free and children and adults alike can learn how the charity was established and expanded whilst petting and admiring the donkeys. One of the wealthiest charities and you can add to its wealth in the gift shop!!. Has a reasonably priced cafeteria and good lavatories....
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The Donkey Sanctuary
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This place is free and children and adults alike can learn how the charity was established and expanded whilst petting and admiring the donkeys. One of the wealthiest charities and you can add to its wealth in the gift shop!!. Has a reasonably priced cafeteria and good lavatories....
Wrap up with a warm top as it is chilly in the caves; the guides have learnt a spiel off by heart and it can be a little long for young ones. Interesting though and goes back to Roman origins. Stone was used for the Houses of Parliament.
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Beer Quarry Caves Ltd
Quarry Lane
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Wrap up with a warm top as it is chilly in the caves; the guides have learnt a spiel off by heart and it can be a little long for young ones. Interesting though and goes back to Roman origins. Stone was used for the Houses of Parliament.
Take water and wear sturdy shoes if it has been damp. Stupendous views across the glacial valley of the river Axe. Several routes to choose and there is a little bench to rest or picnic on when walking on the northern side facing Kilmington in the distance.
Musbury Castle
Take water and wear sturdy shoes if it has been damp. Stupendous views across the glacial valley of the river Axe. Several routes to choose and there is a little bench to rest or picnic on when walking on the northern side facing Kilmington in the distance.
Walk (check tide tables) from West Beach Lyme Regis to Charmouth and fossil hunt as you go. Best time is as the tide is going out as little ferrous ammonites are often found along the shore line. When you reach Charmouth check out the Heritage Centre - full of information about the Jurassic Coast.
Charmouth
Walk (check tide tables) from West Beach Lyme Regis to Charmouth and fossil hunt as you go. Best time is as the tide is going out as little ferrous ammonites are often found along the shore line. When you reach Charmouth check out the Heritage Centre - full of information about the Jurassic Coast.
Get there earlier enough to get an upper deck seat and wear a jacket and hat! Admire the wetlands and the estuary with diverse birds and flora. Stop off in Colyton and walk around the town dating from medieval times - interesting church.
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Seaton Tramway
Harbour Road
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Get there earlier enough to get an upper deck seat and wear a jacket and hat! Admire the wetlands and the estuary with diverse birds and flora. Stop off in Colyton and walk around the town dating from medieval times - interesting church.
Because it is called Combpyne Square and it is a triangle. Due to sense of humour of Chair of Parish Council many years ago being asked for the name for signage by the County. Similarly the Village Pond is called Combpyne Harbour.
Combpyne Lane
Combpyne Lane
Because it is called Combpyne Square and it is a triangle. Due to sense of humour of Chair of Parish Council many years ago being asked for the name for signage by the County. Similarly the Village Pond is called Combpyne Harbour.
Walking from Combpyne to Lyme Regis take the scenic route via Shapwick (mentioned in the Domesday Book) and then just before the viaduct take the public foothpaths through Uplyme and into Lyme. Bus (if it is still operating) back. The Cannington Viaduct was reputed to have been sold for one pound when the disused branch line railway was sold off. Some landowners it appears were even paid to absorb the old railway into their land.
Cannington Viaduct
Walking from Combpyne to Lyme Regis take the scenic route via Shapwick (mentioned in the Domesday Book) and then just before the viaduct take the public foothpaths through Uplyme and into Lyme. Bus (if it is still operating) back. The Cannington Viaduct was reputed to have been sold for one pound when the disused branch line railway was sold off. Some landowners it appears were even paid to absorb the old railway into their land.

Food scene

So renowned and worthily so! Reservations needed to enjoy the views over Lyme Harbour whilst enjoying delicious food.
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The Oyster & Fish House
Cobb Road
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So renowned and worthily so! Reservations needed to enjoy the views over Lyme Harbour whilst enjoying delicious food.
Buy your delicious fish and chips here then wander down to above the little harbour and munch them whilst watching the fishing boats being attended to.
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Beer
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Buy your delicious fish and chips here then wander down to above the little harbour and munch them whilst watching the fishing boats being attended to.
Well, because it is famous......you can return home with the TeeShirt.
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River Cottage
Trinity Hill Road
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Well, because it is famous......you can return home with the TeeShirt.

Medical

Because if you need a minor injuries unit this is the place to have in your phone. 01297 445777
Lyme Regis Medical Centre
2 Uplyme Rd
Because if you need a minor injuries unit this is the place to have in your phone. 01297 445777