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Axmouth to Lyme Regis Undercliffs © Andy Sands / naturepl.com Welcome to Axmouth to Lyme Age and Beauty Regis Undercliffs The rocks that underlie the reserve get younger as you travel from west to east. A walk from Axmouth This magnificent reserve of wild woodland, land- to Lyme Regis passes through a 25 million year slipped cliffs, fossils, geology and spectacular geological time-line spanning the late Triassic to wildlife is amongst the wildest and most unspoilt early Jurassic Periods, with rocks between 210-185 tracts of countryside in southern England. It was million years old. declared a National Nature Reserve in 1955. The beauty and distinctive character of the site Part of the Dorset and East Devon ‘Jurassic Coast’ derives from years of extensive and spectacular World Heritage Site, the reserve is one of the landslides, such as the Bindon landslide in 1839, largest active coastal landslide systems in western which was the first ever landslide to be Europe. It is also part of the Sidmouth to West Bay scientifically documented. Silver Washed Fritillary Special Area of Conservation and lies within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Safety © Alex Hyde / naturepl.com The seven mile walk from Axmouth to Lyme Regis is strenuous. Please take the following precautions: n For you own safety keep to the Coast Path as there are deep holes and fissures hidden by dense vegetation. There are no intermediate paths leading to the beach or main road. n The footpath is often muddy and slippery – stout footwear is essential. n Rock falls can happen at any time so please keep well away from cliffs. National Nature Reserve Nature National n Keep clear of any old buildings. n Ticks are found on the reserve. They can carry Lyme disease, which is a potentially serious Undercliffs condition. To avoid bites wear light coloured clothing and long trousers, tucked into your Axmouth to Lyme Regis Regis Lyme to Axmouth socks. Check yourself for ticks. If you are bitten and start to feel unwell, seek medical advice. n In an emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coast Guard. Wild Daffodils near Landslip Cottage © Steve Knell / naturepl.com Management To M5 (J25) SOMERSET A30 Species rich chalk grassland is cut manually and A303 Chard B3162 scrub is regularly removed. Some ponds have been To M5 (J28) cleared and overhanging trees cut, to maintain A373 A30 high quality, open water habitats. Honiton A358 A35 Axminster Unfortunately, many non-native species have been B3165 introduced to the Undercliffs. Holm Oak is a highly A30 A375 DORSET invasive alien tree which was first planted here in DEVON the 19th century. As an evergreen tree it casts dense Ottery shade preventing native species from thriving. St Mary Front cover image: The Finger and Thumb Lyme Regis © Peter Wakely Holm Oak along with Laurel, Rhododendron and A3052 Pampas Grass are being controlled as a priority Seaton Axmouth to Back cover image: Yellow Horned Poppy within the native Ash and Field Maple woodland in Sidmouth Lyme Regis © Alex Dalgleish the western half of the site. Undercliffs NNR c Crown copyright and database right 2010. 0 5km Natural England OS licence no. 100022021 © Richard Bowsher / naturepl.com Tourist Information Offices Lyme Regis (01297) 442138 Visitor Centres Axmouth Sea Discovery Centre (01297) 21660 Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre (01297) 560772 Natural England is here to conserve and Lyme Regis Museum (01297) 442138 enhance the natural environment, for its intrinsic value, the wellbeing and enjoyment of people and the economic prosperity it brings. Public Transport © Natural England 2010 Catalogue Code: NE267 There is a regular bus service (X53) between Exeter Natural England publications are and Weymouth via Seaton, Lyme Regis and available as accessible pdfs from: Bridport. The X31 and local buses link up to the www.naturalengland.org.uk/publications nearest train station at Axminster. Should an alternative format of this publication be required, please contact our enquiries line for Traveline (0870) 6082608 more information: 0845 600 3078 or email [email protected] A great way to see the whole reserve is from the Printed on stock comprising 75% recycled fibre. Autumn Ladies Tresses orchid sea. Boats operate from Beer and Lyme Regis. www.naturalengland.org.uk Peregrine Falcon © Andy Sands / naturepl.com Welcome to Axmouth to Lyme Age and Beauty Regis Undercliffs The rocks that underlie the reserve get younger as you travel from west to east. A walk from Axmouth This magnificent reserve of wild woodland, land- to Lyme Regis passes through a 25 million year slipped cliffs, fossils, geology and spectacular geological time-line spanning the late Triassic to wildlife is amongst the wildest and most unspoilt early Jurassic Periods, with rocks between 210-185 tracts of countryside in southern England. It was million years old. declared a National Nature Reserve in 1955. The beauty and distinctive character of the site Part of the Dorset and East Devon ‘Jurassic Coast’ derives from years of extensive and spectacular World Heritage Site, the reserve is one of the landslides, such as the Bindon landslide in 1839, largest active coastal landslide systems in western which was the first ever landslide to be Europe. It is also part of the Sidmouth to West Bay scientifically documented. Silver Washed Fritillary Special Area of Conservation and lies within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Safety © Alex Hyde / naturepl.com The seven mile walk from Axmouth to Lyme Regis is strenuous. Please take the following precautions: n For you own safety keep to the Coast Path as there are deep holes and fissures hidden by dense vegetation. There are no intermediate paths leading to the beach or main road. n The footpath is often muddy and slippery – stout footwear is essential. n Rock falls can happen at any time so please keep well away from cliffs. National Nature Reserve Nature National n Keep clear of any old buildings. n Ticks are found on the reserve. They can carry Lyme disease, which is a potentially serious Undercliffs condition. To avoid bites wear light coloured clothing and long trousers, tucked into your Axmouth to Lyme Regis Regis Lyme to Axmouth socks. Check yourself for ticks. If you are bitten and start to feel unwell, seek medical advice. n In an emergency dial 999 and ask for the Coast Guard. Wild Daffodils near Landslip Cottage © Steve Knell / naturepl.com Management To M5 (J25) SOMERSET A30 Species rich chalk grassland is cut manually and A303 Chard B3162 scrub is regularly removed. Some ponds have been To M5 (J28) cleared and overhanging trees cut, to maintain A373 A30 high quality, open water habitats. Honiton A358 A35 Axminster Unfortunately, many non-native species have been B3165 introduced to the Undercliffs. Holm Oak is a highly A30 A375 DORSET invasive alien tree which was first planted here in DEVON the 19th century. As an evergreen tree it casts dense Ottery shade preventing native species from thriving. St Mary Front cover image: The Finger and Thumb Lyme Regis © Peter Wakely Holm Oak along with Laurel, Rhododendron and A3052 Pampas Grass are being controlled as a priority Seaton Axmouth to Back cover image: Yellow Horned Poppy within the native Ash and Field Maple woodland in Sidmouth Lyme Regis © Alex Dalgleish the western half of the site. Undercliffs NNR c Crown copyright and database right 2010. 0 5km Natural England OS licence no. 100022021 © Richard Bowsher / naturepl.com Tourist Information Offices Lyme Regis (01297) 442138 Visitor Centres Axmouth Sea Discovery Centre (01297) 21660 Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre (01297) 560772 Natural England is here to conserve and Lyme Regis Museum (01297) 442138 enhance the natural environment, for its intrinsic value, the wellbeing and enjoyment of people and the economic prosperity it brings. Public Transport © Natural England 2010 Catalogue Code: NE267 There is a regular bus service (X53) between Exeter Natural England publications are and Weymouth via Seaton, Lyme Regis and available as accessible pdfs from: Bridport. The X31 and local buses link up to the www.naturalengland.org.uk/publications nearest train station at Axminster. Should an alternative format of this publication be required, please contact our enquiries line for Traveline (0870) 6082608 more information: 0845 600 3078 or email [email protected] A great way to see the whole reserve is from the Printed on stock comprising 75% recycled fibre. Autumn Ladies Tresses orchid sea. Boats operate from Beer and Lyme Regis. www.naturalengland.org.uk Peregrine Falcon © Andy Sands / naturepl.com Welcome to Axmouth to Lyme Age and Beauty Regis Undercliffs The rocks that underlie the reserve get younger as you travel from west to east. A walk from Axmouth This magnificent reserve of wild woodland, land- to Lyme Regis passes through a 25 million year slipped cliffs, fossils, geology and spectacular geological time-line spanning the late Triassic to wildlife is amongst the wildest and most unspoilt early Jurassic Periods, with rocks between 210-185 tracts of countryside in southern England. It was million years old. declared a National Nature Reserve in 1955. The beauty and distinctive character of the site Part of the Dorset and East Devon ‘Jurassic Coast’ derives from years of extensive and spectacular World Heritage Site, the reserve is one of the landslides, such as the Bindon landslide in 1839, largest active coastal landslide systems in western which was the first ever landslide to be Europe. It is also part of the Sidmouth to West Bay scientifically documented. Silver Washed Fritillary Special Area of Conservation and lies within the East Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Safety © Alex Hyde / naturepl.com The seven mile walk from Axmouth to Lyme Regis is strenuous. Please take the following precautions: n For you own safety keep to the Coast Path as there are deep holes and fissures hidden by dense vegetation.
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