Lyme Regis - The Pearl Of Dorset - 2017

OUTDOOR PURSUITS
For the energetic, there’s always
something to do on both land and sea in
Lyme Regis.
The town is a walkers’ paradise, with
routes for all ages and abilities. Hikers
will be challenged by the seven-mile
western walk leading through the
Undercliff National Nature Reserve,
while the eastern walk to Charmouth
and beyond takes in the south coast’s
highest point, Golden Cap.
The South West Coast Path, rated one
of the top walks in the world, passes
through Lyme Regis, while the Liberty
Trail joins the town with Ham Hill in
Somerset, also running alongside the
Wessex Ridgeway.
Gentler walks can be found along the
flat ground of the Marine Parade,
the River Lym and into the
surrounding countryside.
The sea is the focus of a wide range of
pursuits, including swimming, rowing,
fishing, sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding
and kayaking.
The town’s golf and bowls’ clubs
welcome visiting players, while the
local football and cricket teams
welcome spectators at matches. The
new skatepark is a great facility for
skateboarders, BMXers and skaters.
Cyclists will be challenged by the hilly
terrain in Lyme Regis, but the scenery
along the way makes it all worthwhile.
The town is also on the route of the
Tour de Manche from Poole to Plymouth.
FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET ACTIVE IN LYME
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