Golden Cap Estate, Charmouth: Address, Phone Number, Golden Cap Estate Reviews: 5/5
Golden Cap Estate
Golden Cap Estate
5
About
Features animals
Learn more about animal welfare in tourismSuggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingFull view
What is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience nearby attractions
The area
Best nearby
Restaurants
19 within 3 miles
The Anchor Inn
2,067
0.9 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • Seafood • British
The Clockhouse Inn
410
1.1 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • British • Pub
Felicity's Farm Shop
104
1 mi$$ - $$$ • Specialty Food Market • Cafe • British
The George Inn
999
1.3 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • British • Pub
Downhouse Farm Garden Café
348
2.2 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • British • Vegetarian Friendly
The Five Bells Inn
54
2 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • British • Pub
The Ilchester Arms
338
2.6 mi$$ - $$$ • Bar • British • Pub
The Bank House
408
2.7 mi$$ - $$$ • Cafe • British • Vegetarian Friendly
The George, Charmouth
793
2.6 mi$$ - $$$ • Quick Bites • British • Vegetarian Friendly
Charmouth Fish Bar and Pizzeria
687
2.6 mi$ • Pizza • Seafood • Fast Food
Attractions
64 within 6 miles
Palmers Brewery Tours
218
Breweries
Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre
794
2.6 miNatural History Museums
Charmouth Beach
407
2.6 miBeaches
Lyme Regis Philpot Museum
469
Natural History Museums
Dinosaurland Fossil Museum
449
Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums
The Town Mill
485
Historic Sites
West Bay Harbour
1,370
Bodies of Water
Church of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs and St. Ignatius
21
0.9 miChurches & Cathedrals
Monmouth Beach
280
Beaches
The Cobb
1,166
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Contribute
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
5.0
357 reviews
Excellent
285
Very good
65
Average
4
Poor
1
Terrible
2
Jaffathecat1
oxford474 contributions
Couples
Climbed up to golden cap from the Langdon Hill car park which has now reopened and enjoyed the amazing views over the golden coloured coastline way, way below. We then followed this up with a circular walk through the woods adjacent to the Langdon NT car park, which at this time of year are overflowing with bluebells. In fact we've never encountered such a density of bluebells in one wooded area, alas they won't last much longer!
Written May 9, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Grahame L
Bristol, UK18 contributions
You can park at Stonebarrow Hill (fees apply if not National Trust member), nearest town is Charmouth. Lovely walks across open countryside and cliffs up to Golden Cap (highest point in area). Bonus is lovely Crazy Cow coffee trailer which is quite new there I think. Located off the Stonebarrow HIll car park, next to the old radar station. Coffees, cakes, ice creams. Outdoor tables. And they manage the small toilet block there. Lovely area for coastal walks and sea views.
Written April 23, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
fluffymonkey
Worcester, UK2,660 contributions
We walked from Charmouth to Golden Cap and back. Luckily the weather held up and, whilst exhilarating with the wind whipping off the sea, we really enjoyed reaching the top for the rewarding views.
Its tough in places, with some steep inclines and muddy sections in part, but with the right foot wear its possible to do for all abilities.
Its tough in places, with some steep inclines and muddy sections in part, but with the right foot wear its possible to do for all abilities.
Written October 26, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
dave h
1 contribution
Over the years with the National Trust warden no longer onsite and the NT office having moved from Charmouth it felt as if we campers were no longer welcomed at St Gabriels,!!
The availability to visit went from any dates over the 12 months to just 2 months in the summer.
The foot path to St Gabriels beach was closed as they were not prepared to keep it maintained.
And this year the St Gabriels campsite is now been closed completely by the National Trust.
Having visited the site for the last 60 years I am very upset as this site holds many memories for 4 generations of our family.
The site was a wild camp, quiet, safe with no facilities (other than a tap and cess tank)
I understand how it may have become more tricky to sustain regarding the cess pit and sewage, but I just cannot see how you can take away this very special place from us.
Yes, we take this personally and I will not be supporting the National Trust in any way in future.
We know you do some good work – but this is a step too far.
The availability to visit went from any dates over the 12 months to just 2 months in the summer.
The foot path to St Gabriels beach was closed as they were not prepared to keep it maintained.
And this year the St Gabriels campsite is now been closed completely by the National Trust.
Having visited the site for the last 60 years I am very upset as this site holds many memories for 4 generations of our family.
The site was a wild camp, quiet, safe with no facilities (other than a tap and cess tank)
I understand how it may have become more tricky to sustain regarding the cess pit and sewage, but I just cannot see how you can take away this very special place from us.
Yes, we take this personally and I will not be supporting the National Trust in any way in future.
We know you do some good work – but this is a step too far.
Written June 15, 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Chris P
Farnham Common, UK878 contributions
Couples
We walked up from the beach at Seatown, it is around 1.5 miles, and uphill all the way, but with only a couple of short sections that could be called steepish. The views on the way up are great, but nothing to the views from the top. All the way along Chesil Beach to Portland in one direction, and to Charmouth and Lyme Regis in the other direction. You can take a shorter slightly easier walk from the NT car park, but it is much more satisfying starting at sea level.
Written October 5, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Susannah P
Tiverton, UK1,732 contributions
Friends
Fabulous scenery and amazing coastal views.
Thoroughly recommend hiking some or even all of The South West Coastal path. Take walking poles as the path meanders up and down step hills.
Thoroughly recommend hiking some or even all of The South West Coastal path. Take walking poles as the path meanders up and down step hills.
Written May 22, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bear_Tiger
Bromley, UK229 contributions
Couples
We walked up to Golden Cap from Seatown, it’s about a mile up from the car park in Seatown. A fair climb, but this is the highest point on the south coast! We carried on past Golden Cap and turned right towards St Gabriel’s Wood, and right again back round past Langdon Hill where we did a circuit of the wood and then back down to Seatown. The entire walk was 4.5 miles and took us 1 hour 45 minutes.
Written October 24, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
idcus
367 contributions
Couples
Parked nearby (not in NT carpark) to give us a longer walk to the top. Amazing views from the top -furthe past the trig point. Walked down the other side, which was very steep and lots struggling, went past the church ruins and back up to a farm shop. Great walk and worth the views
Written June 27, 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
machinmad
Yaxley, UK2,121 contributions
The Stoneborrow car park affords lovely views over this famous headland. From here you can set out in any direction, on good way-marked paths; there's even one to climb to the highest point in Dorset, right by the coast.
The shop was closed, I believe it only opens in summer. Beware the drive up/down as the road is very narrow with few passing places.
The shop was closed, I believe it only opens in summer. Beware the drive up/down as the road is very narrow with few passing places.
Written November 22, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Peter L
Darwen, UK397 contributions
Couples
We parked at the NT car park just off the A35 and walked through from Langdon Woods. The circular walk is well signed and on good form tracks.
Approximately half way round is the pathway up to Golden Cap, which crosses a couple a fields before a final set of steps upto the top of Golden Cap.
We were lucky in that it was a fine clear day and this afforded great views in all directions from the top.
Approximately half way round is the pathway up to Golden Cap, which crosses a couple a fields before a final set of steps upto the top of Golden Cap.
We were lucky in that it was a fine clear day and this afforded great views in all directions from the top.
Written September 7, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
what is the easiest rout up
MoragK53
Uplyme, UK30 contributions
Hi James,
The best way is to park in Langdon Woods (NT car park) and then walk through the woods (go straight on in the direction you have driven into the car park). After a fairly short flat walk you will see a signpost on the left pointing down a hill. This will take you into the valley and then up to Golden Cap. Langdon Woods is just off the A35, at the end a small lane on the left just after leaving Chideock in the direction of Lyme Regis, before you get to Felicity's Farm Shop. It is off the steep hill out of Chideock and you need to keep your eyes peeled for the turning, it is at the start of some dual carriageway. When you go down the lane, there is a turning to the left which takes you to the woods. The George in Chideock is a good place for lunch or of course you could walk down to Seatown or St Gabriel's if you want a longer walk. Have a great time.
what is the easiest rout up
Russ P
Charmouth, UK47 contributions
All of these answers are good - it depends which way you prefer to approach from. If you walk from the west (Charmouth) towards Seatown you'll have earned a pint there at the Anchor Inn right by the beach and good food too. If you follow BoBBournemouth's route the Anchor is all the way to the end of the small street you'll turn into by the cream tea sign in Chideok. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions about Golden Cap Estate
- Hotels near Golden Cap Estate:
- (1.08 mi) Warren House Bed and Breakfast
- (0.99 mi) Golden Cap Holiday Park
- (1.34 mi) Halsons Bed and Breakfast
- (2.36 mi) Highway Farm
- (2.60 mi) Hensleigh House
- Restaurants near Golden Cap Estate:
- (0.90 mi) The Anchor Inn
- (1.30 mi) The George Inn
- (3.93 mi) The Whole Hog
- (1.09 mi) The Clockhouse Inn
- (3.63 mi) Rachel's