Charmouth beach is a sand, at low tide, and shingle beach that stretches for two miles with many rock pools. The beach is splitย into two either side of the River Char, with the East beach being the main family beach and the West beach is an excellent place for fossil hunting.
To the west of Charmouth is the site of the largest coastal mudslide in Europe, called Black Ven, it was created in the winter of 1958/59.
If you are interested in fossil hunting then the Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre is worth a visit as it has fossil displays, local information and organizes fossil finding walks on Charmouth Beach.
Facilities the beach include parking, toilets, cafe/shop, beach hutย hire.
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Charmouth Beach, Lower Sea Lane, Charmouth, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT6 6QX, United Kingdom
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