Monmouth Beach
Monmouth Beach Lyme Regis Dorset
Monmouth Beach and beach huts Beach Type Pebble backed with Blue Lias Cliffs - Lyme Regis Dorset June 2009
Monmouth Beach Type: Pebble/Rock
Beach Type: pebble and rock see photograph above for a pictorial explanation.
Information: The beach at Lyme Regis is split into sections though as a whole it is a very long golden sand beach surrounded by a low wall for sitting on, to either side of the sandy area are pebble beaches Monmouth beach being at one end, At low tide a tiny sand and pebble beach can be found at the end of the cob wall area. The beach to the right of the cobb is made up of white and grey pebbles and is backed by beach huts and a bowling green, this is Monmouth Beach. The area is very popular with fossil hunters at the ends of the beaches where the blue lias cliffs can be seen, though beware of unstable cliffs. The sandy beach Cobb Beach is cleaned and raked most days around 7am.
Lifeguard: RNLI Beach Lifeguards Service cover from 7th Jul to 2nd Aug. Duty times are 10am to 6pm. The Service provides emergency rescue, advice, first aid and contact with the Coastguard. Remember, always swim between the red and yellow flags.
Emergancy Facilties: Yes
Safe for Kids: Under good supervision, keep children away from the cliffs. The sand beach is the safer area for children.
Information: The beach at Lyme Regis is split into sections though as a whole it is a very long golden sand beach surrounded by a low wall for sitting on, to either side of the sandy area are pebble beaches Monmouth beach being at one end, At low tide a tiny sand and pebble beach can be found at the end of the cob wall area. The beach to the right of the cobb is made up of white and grey pebbles and is backed by beach huts and a bowling green, this is Monmouth Beach. The area is very popular with fossil hunters at the ends of the beaches where the blue lias cliffs can be seen, though beware of unstable cliffs. The sandy beach Cobb Beach is cleaned and raked most days around 7am.
Lifeguard: RNLI Beach Lifeguards Service cover from 7th Jul to 2nd Aug. Duty times are 10am to 6pm. The Service provides emergency rescue, advice, first aid and contact with the Coastguard. Remember, always swim between the red and yellow flags.
Emergancy Facilties: Yes
Safe for Kids: Under good supervision, keep children away from the cliffs. The sand beach is the safer area for children.
Pier: No
Litter and Dogs: No dog restrictions.
Facilities: Toilets. including disabled facilities. first aid post. café/restaurants/icecream palours/fish and chips etc. slipway and a nearby caravan park.
Activities: Swimming. sailing. scuba diving. sea canoeing. surfing. windsurfing. power boating. water skiing. fishing and a children's area. There is zoning for water sports.
Getting Here: Accessed by foot from the car park at the Cobb. signposted from the centre of Lyme Regis.
Parking: There is parking for 500 cars. including disabled spaces and coaches, This carpark is at the top of a very steep hill leading to the beach and the Cobb. Nearer the cobb is another smaller carpark which is next to the beach pay and display charges apply and its more suitable for families the elderly and the disabled. There are limited motorhome spaces though no coach spaces. In Lyme Town centre is another carpark which is ideal for shopping and cars.
Public Transport: The nearest train station is Axminster. There are buses available to the town centre.
Walking: There are walks from Undercliff to Seaton and via the beach to Charmouth. A coastal path guides visitors along the famous fossil-bearing cliffs. There are also many inland walks. The area forms part of the West Dorset Heritage Coast.
Litter and Dogs: No dog restrictions.
Facilities: Toilets. including disabled facilities. first aid post. café/restaurants/icecream palours/fish and chips etc. slipway and a nearby caravan park.
Activities: Swimming. sailing. scuba diving. sea canoeing. surfing. windsurfing. power boating. water skiing. fishing and a children's area. There is zoning for water sports.
Getting Here: Accessed by foot from the car park at the Cobb. signposted from the centre of Lyme Regis.
Parking: There is parking for 500 cars. including disabled spaces and coaches, This carpark is at the top of a very steep hill leading to the beach and the Cobb. Nearer the cobb is another smaller carpark which is next to the beach pay and display charges apply and its more suitable for families the elderly and the disabled. There are limited motorhome spaces though no coach spaces. In Lyme Town centre is another carpark which is ideal for shopping and cars.
Public Transport: The nearest train station is Axminster. There are buses available to the town centre.
Walking: There are walks from Undercliff to Seaton and via the beach to Charmouth. A coastal path guides visitors along the famous fossil-bearing cliffs. There are also many inland walks. The area forms part of the West Dorset Heritage Coast.
Harbour Masters Office is next to the lifeboat and slipway at the Cobb Wall.
Lyme Regis Cobb Wall
The famous Cobb harbour wall can not be accessed by the disabled and is not ideal walking conditions for anyone who is not sure footed, due to the slope and gradient of the wall and the surface being of all different levels., The top of the wall is not flat or level. You can climb up to walk on the wall by using one of the many sets of steps though some of them are not for the faint hearted to use! There is a pathway running alongside the wall for wheelchair users though the ground is cobbled stones of various shapes and sizes. There is plenty of seating surrounding the wall closer to the harbour entrance, but nothing on the actual wall there are not any hand railings to help with climbing the steps of the wall.. The wall is not suitable for children unless being supervised by adults due to the height of it, the wall is potentially a hazzard to children near the edge and the Dorset Guide recommends that young children are not allowed to run ahead as a fall into the sea on the outerside or onto the cobbled path on the inner side could result in serious injuries, however with all suitable precautions the Cobb is an experience not to be missed and the views accrss Lyme Regis over to Charmouth and as far as Portland are wonderful.
Lyme Regis Main Town Centre and Pebble/Rock Beach June 2009 Sand Beach and Cobb wall are to the left of this area when looking at the area from this direction.
Lyme Regis Main Town Centre and Pebble/Rock Beach June 2009 Sand Beach and Cobb wall are to the left of this area when looking at the area from this direction.
