lyme regis

The Grannys Teeth steps on the Cobb, described in her novel Persuasion.

Lyme Regis, a popular tourist and beach destination in South West England on the Dorset coast, is part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site that stretches from Exmouth in East Devon to Studland Bay in Dorset. It is a good base to explore West Dorset and East Devon and it is a fun town to...

Walking on the South West Coast Path through the Undercliff (looking back towards Lyme).

The beaches.

From The Cobb looking to the harbour and the town.

The Cobb - graceful lines. You can see the upper and lower parts.

The beaches are full in the summer.

Path along the river.

Lyme Regis has a Banksy! It appeared in 2012 but is fading. This photo is from when it was new.

Narrow lanes in the town center along the river.

Town center. Most shops are up this street.

The promenade.

The Cobb - walking back to the beach.

View of the beach and The Cobb from the gardens.

The author John Fowles house is now owned by a trust and rented to groups. It is on the main street above The Cobb.

Along the promenade on the eastern part of town. The tide is out.

Historic house along the promenade.

Historic house along the promenade. There are fossils in the stone wall.

The center of Lyme Regis.

From The Cobb looking back to the promenade and town.