Lyme Regis Beach
Dorset, England
Part of the Jurassic Coast, with firm sand and shingle banks that make for sturdy wall-building, right alongside the fossil-rich cliffs the town is famous for.
Part of the Jurassic Coast, with firm sand and shingle banks that make for sturdy wall-building, right alongside the fossil-rich cliffs the town is famous for. The beach narrows at high tide but opens up considerably at low tide, giving plenty of room between the Cobb harbour and the start of the cliffs.
Best Seasons
Beach Type
Tides
The usable sandy section grows substantially at low tide. Check times before planning a long dig near the harbour wall.
At a Glance
| Nearest town | Lyme Regis |
|---|---|
| Region | Dorset, England |
| Family rating | |
| Facilities | Parking, Toilets, Café, Lifeguard |
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Dig Guides for Lyme Regis Beach
Tailored advice for every hole type on a mixed-sand-shingle.
Castle Moat
The classic — a sandcastle's best friend
Treasure Hole
Dig deep, hide well, find glory
Sand Pool
Build your own private paddling pool
Tunnel
The engineering challenge — meet in the middle
Volcano
Pour water in, watch it erupt
Channel and Dam
Control the water — redirect the sea
Den or Foxhole
Excavate a hideout and disappear
Buried Alive
The timeless classic — bury a sibling
Spiral Vortex Pool
Dig a spiral, fill it with water, and watch it swirl
Fossil Dig Pit
Bury it, map it, and excavate it like a real palaeontologist
Sea Wall
Build a defence and see how long you can hold back the tide
Igloo Den
A carved dome hideout, built up rather than dug down
Time Capsule Hole
Bury a message, a memory, or a wish — and dig it up another day
Sand Maze
Dig a labyrinth, then race to find your way out
Rock Pool Habitat
Dig your own rock pool to give crabs, shrimp, and whatever else the tide brings in a temporary home
Foxhole
A proper dug-in trench, built for crouching in and defending, not for water