Welcome to Westover Farm holiday cottages and campsite. Helen and Andrew Snook welcome visitors to our 4 star self-catering holiday cottages, a Camping and Caravanning Club Certificated Site, and group camping sites (scouts, Quakercamp, private groups). We are a working beef and sheep farm situated in the peaceful rural village of Wootton Fitzpaine, just 1½ miles from the stunning Jurassic coast at Charmouth. Lyme Regis is only 3 miles away and Bridport 8 miles. We are within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Jurassic Coast world heritage site.

Walks nearby

Walking from Westover Farm to Charmouth and Charmouth Beach

Other walks from Westover Farm – see <Walks more>

Walking from Westover Farm to Charmouth and Charmouth Beach in January

The Monarch’s Way footpath will take you from Wootton Fitzpaine to Charmouth. Take the stile from opposite the farmhouse gateway (or go through the gate on the right hand side a little further down the road towards the village over the bridge) and cross the field to a footbridge. Once across the footbridge follow the path which meanders alongside the stream all the way into Charmouth. The footpath is waymarked with small circular Monarch’s Way signs:

Pictures of the walk on a sunny day in winter with long sharp shadows

Walk 100 metres down the lane to the stile on the right — **Walk 100 metres down the lane to the st**ile on the right

Down across Big Mead to the bridge over Westover Stream

Accross Millands to the Kissing Gate — Across Millands to the Kissing Gate

Through the broken kissing gate into Long Withies

Over the next footbridge, then turn right.

The Westover Stream joins the Wootton Stream.
Look out for a Kingfisher and a Dipper

Towards the "Long" bridge by the ancient oak — Towards the “Long” bridge by the ancient oak

Continue with the copse on your right.
SNCI. The copse and the land on the other side of the stream is surveyed by the Dorset Wildlife Trust, as a Site on National Conservation Interest.

Through the kissing gate, to leave Westover Farm

Along the field with a copse on your left

Into the next field. As you climb, Charmouth comes into view

Past Charmouth Playing Field, on your left. Cliffs in the distance

Charmouth Bakery on your left. Lovely products, but not always open

Straight over, to go down Lower Sea Lane

First view of Golden Cap in the distance. Tide is in.
SOFT ROCK CAFÉ Refreshments and takeaway food - the green building on the beach in the distance — First view of Golden Cap in the distance. Tide is in.
SOFT ROCK CAFÉ Refreshments and takeaway food – the green building on the beach in the distance

Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre. Start here for details and information about the coast, tides and fossils.
An excellent childrens area.
BEACH CAFÉ Food, refreshments and LOOS
Charmouth Beach Information

On the beach looking East towards Golden Cap. The tide in.
The Jurassic Coast

Looking West towards Lyme Regis.
When the tide is out, a wonderful 40 minute walk to Lyme Regis. CHECK TIDE times
The Jurassic Coast — Looking West towards Lyme Regis.
When the tide is out, a wonderful 40 minute walk to Lyme Regis. **CHECK TIDE times**
The Jurassic Coast

The Westover Stream having joined the River Char, arrives at the sea.