Thorncombe Beacon
Thorncombe Beacon is a dramatic grassy headland on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, rising steeply from the sea to offer panoramic views along one of England's most celebrated stretches of coastline. The clifftop walking here is exhilarating, with Golden Cap visible to the east and the sea glittering below on a fine day. It is a place of raw, uncomplicated natural beauty that rewards the short climb to the top.
- Dramatic Jurassic Coast clifftop
- Panoramic coastal views from the summit
- Exhilarating Dorset headland walking
Best for walkers, coastal scenery seekers and fresh-air enthusiasts on the Jurassic Coast.
Things to see at Thorncombe Beacon
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- The Summit Viewpoint
- Jurassic Coast Clifftop Path
- Views Towards Chesil Beach
- Coastal Grassland Slopes