Charmouth Village

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Charmouth Village

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In West Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Charmouth is a tranquil village with 34 listed buildings and population of 1000. It lies in the valley of the River Char in the south west corner of Dorset at the heart of the Lyme Bay coastline, which is England's first natural World Heritage Site. Coastal hills rise steeply either side of the valley, with Golden Cap to the east being the highest point (617 ft) on the south coast. To the west is Black Ven, one of the largest landslips in Europe.
Their geological and ecological aspects make them Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Several shops serve Charmouth, and a Monday market is held just a short walk from the village.
A secluded playing field is ideal for football, tennis, putting and bowls and features a children's playground.

A guide to Charmouth is available containing more detailed information about the resort, by sending an A5 SAE to:
Charmouth Parish Council, The Elms, St Andrew's Drive, Charmouth, Dorset DT6 6LN