Dorset and Devon Coast Trip, Day 5 (Wed 12th May 2021)
The small town of Lyme Regis is famous for the fact that it is situated on the Jurassic Coast and many fossils have been found in the rocks, washed out of the cliffs. The town itself is busy and a little commercialised, but pleasant enough. Descending steep steps from the car park on the top of the cliff, to the east there is a walkway along the top of the sea wall.
Walking west, towards the town, the sea defences continue and around the headland, a bay is revealed with a prom, at the end of which is a harbour
The harbour wall is known as “The Cobb”. Apparently the film “The French Lieutenant’s Woman” was filmed here.
On The Cobb, there were large piles of fishing nets and among them, were several sparrows who appeared to be using the nets to preen. They looked as though they were enjoying it, too.
Out to the west of the town, the shingle beach resumed. We walked along and found more ammonite fossils.
"See-u-Later" 