To the highest point on the South Coast

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Overview

From Sprakes Corner taking in Golden Cap [the highest point on the South Coast], Colmers Hill, ancient Green Lanes including "Hells Lane"

Wednesday, 8 April 2026

Start time:: 9:30 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:: 426.7m / 1400ft
Type:: linear

We we travel by Bus X51 at 09.30 to Sprakes Corner. Bus back from Chideock Bridge. The walk will be 6.5 miles or 7.5 miles if time allows.

If travelling direct to the walk start point it is recommended to pre-advise the Leader

Features

Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:: SY 45071 93067
Nearest postcode:: DT6 5JX
what3words:: crouching.data.abundance

Start time:: 9:30 am

Sprakes Corner [Where the X51 stops]

Finishing point

Grid reference:: SY 42282 92831
Nearest postcode:: DT6 6JN
what3words:: mourner.blotting.bagels

Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

We travel by bus X51 Jurassic Coaster at 09.30 from Kings Statue Weymouth to Sprakes Corner. Return bus from Chideock Bridge.

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