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Lyme Regis — Bridport

Lymbri one
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Verified Slow Way

Verified by 75.00% of reviewers

By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021

Distance

17km/10mi

Ascent

593m

Descent

584m

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Description

This is a Slow Ways route connecting Lyme Regis and Bridport.

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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Lyme Regis and Bridport.

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Status

This route has been reviewed by 4 people.

This route has potentially been flagged (1 time) for reasons relating to access.

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Route status - Live

Reviews - 4

Average rating -

Is this route good enough? -  Yes (3) Maybe (1)

Problems reported -  Access (1)

Downloads - 16

Surveys

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Description Note
Grade 4: Route includes very rough surfaces including deep ruts, steep loose gravel, unmade paths and deep muddy sections. Wheelchairs may experience traction/wheel spin issues.
Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users.		 Grading is based on average scores by surveyors. This slow way has 1 surveys.
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Facilities

Facilities in the middle third of this route.

Present at time of survey Public toilet (1)
Maybe present Wheelchair accessible toilet (1)
Not present at time of survey Supermarket (1)
Present at time of survey Restaurant (1)
Maybe present Vegan restaurant (1)
Present at time of survey Accommodation (1)
Maybe present Accommodation < £50 (1)
Present at time of survey Campsite (1)
Not present at time of survey Bothy (1)
Maybe present Free wifi (1)
Maybe present Public phone (1)
Present at time of survey Mobile phone coverage (1)
Not present at time of survey Train station (1)
Present at time of survey Bench (1)
Not present at time of survey Picnic table (1)
Present at time of survey Bus stop (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry (1)

Challenges

Potential challenges reported on this route. Some challenges are seasonal.

Not present at time of survey Scrambling (1)
Not present at time of survey Wading (1)
Not present at time of survey Swimming (1)
Not present at time of survey Climbing (1)
Not present at time of survey Stepping stones (1)
Present at time of survey Very slippery (1)
Present at time of survey Very muddy (1)
Present at time of survey Very icy (1)
Maybe present Likely to flood (1)
Present at time of survey Long grass sections (1)
Present at time of survey Crops encroaching on path (1)
Maybe present Diverted path (1)

Obstacles

Obstacles on this route.

Present at time of survey Stiles (1)
Present at time of survey Step and kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Possible to avoid steps, if applicable (1)
Present at time of survey Flights of steps (1)
Present at time of survey Gates (1)
Present at time of survey Kissing gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Locked gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Disables access gates (1)
Not present at time of survey Cycle barriers (1)
Not present at time of survey Ladders (1)
Present at time of survey Cattle grids (1)
Not present at time of survey Fords (1)
Present at time of survey Narrow bridges (1)
Not present at time of survey Ferry required (1)
Present at time of survey Acceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Unacceptable road walking (1)
Not present at time of survey Dangerous road crossings (1)
Present at time of survey Walking on paths beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Walking on verges beside roads (1)
Not present at time of survey Railway crossings (1)
Not present at time of survey River crossings (1)
Maybe present Cattle possible (1)
Present at time of survey Horses possible (1)
Not present at time of survey Tidal area (1)
Not present at time of survey Potential falls (1)
Present at time of survey Exposed to elements (1)
Not present at time of survey Remote area (1)
Not present at time of survey Mountainous area (1)
Not present at time of survey Military training area (1)
Present at time of survey No visible path (1)
Present at time of survey Seasonal nesting birds (1)
Not present at time of survey Other hazards (1)

Accessibility

Is this route step and stile free?

Not present at time of survey Free of stiles (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of single steps/kerbs (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of flights of steps (1)
Not present at time of survey Free of other obstacles (1)

Measurements

Surveyors were asked to measure the narrowest and steepest parts of paths.

Narrowest part of path: no data

The steepest uphill gradient East: no data

The steepest uphill gradient West: no data

The steepest camber: no data

How clear is the waymarking on the route: Unclear in places (1)

Successfully completed

We asked route surveyors "Have you successfully completed this route with any of the following? If so, would you recommend it to someone with the same requirements?". Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Recommended by an expert

We asked route surveyors "Are you a trained access professional, officer or expert? If so, is this route suitable for someone travelling with any of the following?" Here is how they replied.

Small Pug-sized dog (0)
Present at time of survey Small Labrador-sized dog (1)
Large St. Bernard-sized dog (0)
Standard pram (0)
Off-road rugged pram (0)
Standard wheelchair (0)
Off-road rugged wheelchair (0)
Standard mobility scooter (0)
Off-road rugged mobility scooter (0)

Terrain

We asked route surveyors to estimate how much of the route goes through different kinds of terrain.

There is no data on how much of this route is on roads

There is no data on how much of this route is lit at night

Thereis no data on amount of route paved

There is no data on muddiness

There is no data on rough ground

There is no data on long grass

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4X June 2022 by Helen Gough
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Geography information system (GIS) data

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Maximum elevation

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Start and end points

Lyme Regis
Grid Ref SY3421192062
Lat / Lon 50.72443° / -2.93341°
Easting / Northing 334,211E / 92,062N
What3Words flagged.jacuzzi.detonated
Bridport
Grid Ref SY4659092902
Lat / Lon 50.73325° / -2.75817°
Easting / Northing 346,590E / 92,902N
What3Words because.treatment.retain

Lymbri One's land is

Arable 32.5%
Other agricultural land 3.8%
Pasture 30.6%
Urban 27.9%
Woods 5.2%

Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018

reviews

Jamie Giles

11 Sep 2025 Summer
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This is a pleasant inland route between Lyme Regis and Bridport. I have walked every part though not all at once. I would advise taking an OS map or app with you.

Alternative route would be along SWP on the coast. This takes you to West Bay where you can then join the Brit Valley way in to Bridport.

Paddy Dillon

04 Aug 2025 Summer
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This is just a short note to alert anyone following this route that you DON'T have to follow the main road between Lyme Regis and Charmouth. For the past few years a new path has been available for SWCP walkers alongside the golf course, as shown with a bold orange line on the OS map below. This keeps walkers off the main road, and offers a great view from The Spittles before you walk down into Charmouth. Just keep an eye on the signposts to follow the new path.

Pete

30 Sep 2022 Autumn
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We we’re disappointed with this route. As with the previous reviewer, there are problems still existing with this route. Paths are overgrown, difficult to find, lack of footpath markers , paths not reinstated by farmers.and finally the last stage from Charmouth to Lyme Regis was along busy roads. Fine views are available from time to time but overall a poor route.

Helen Gough

02 Jun 2022 (edited 13 Jun 2022) Spring
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I walked from Bridport to Lyme Regis. This is a great walk, but I dropped it to 4 stars just because there are some short sections where the paths are not maintained, so are difficult to walk on, and in some cases they are hard to find. The worst bits are around Crepe Farm, and from Hounsells Cross up to Morecombelake. My tip is to do this walk with 4 or 5 people, then when you get to those areas, hang back to tie a shoelace or something, and let your friends tramp the vegetation down while you glide along like a queen (or king).
Hell Lane is very interesting as there are many carvings in the rock, lots of names and faces, but also some art. However, the western section has a small shallow stream running through it, so is slippery, muddy and rough.
Hardown Hill has fantastic views and is also an SSSI. Then Stonebarrow has great sea views and also a cafe and shop. The walk down in to Lyme Regis is brilliant, the famous Cobb, the town and sea are all suddenly revealed and you head towards them.
There are loads of places to eat and drink in Bridport, Lyme and Charmouth. There is some road walking, but there is always a path, and where you walk on lanes, they are quiet.
Not a bad way to spend a few hours.
Update - Dorset County Council report that works are underway to clear the overgrown paths - you can now do the walk on your own!.

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