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Chesil Beach
An 18-mile shingle barrier beach enclosing the Fleet lagoon, its pebbles graded by size along its entire length.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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Overcombe
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Overcombe
Overcombe works well as a base: 10 minutes from Chickerell, 11km from Durdle Door.
Overcombe is in England, United Kingdom, with about 5,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Chickerell, about 5 km away.
Overcombe is a coastal area in Preston in south Dorset, England, situated on top of cliffs 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of Weymouth. The River Jordan flows in the vicinity.
A tollhouse was once situated at the Overcombe corner from Lodmoor, along what was the turnpike road. It was operated by the Shorey family who ran aRead more
horse and cart public service. It was demolished in 1959. A block of flats were built in 1965, in place of a cafe. The Spyglass Inn at Overcombe was originally built in the 1930s as a cafe, before becoming the Embassy Hotel and later, the inn. There was once a golf course at Overcombe in the early 20th century.
The painter John Constable had his honeymoon at Overcombe.
In the field north of Bowleaze Coveway road is Jordan Hill Roman Temple, which is the remains of a c. 4th century Romano-Celtic temple. In 1928, an important hoard of late 4th century Roman coins was unearthed at Weymouth Bay Estate. In October 2013, 19 swimmers swam in the 5 and a half hour Big Swim from Lulworth Cove to Overcombe Corner, raised £2,560 for the Dorchester Opportunity Group. Overcombe car park, run by the Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, has approximately 180 parking spaces.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Overcombe?
Within an hour or so of Overcombe: Chesil Beach (6 km), Maiden Castle (7 km), Durdle Door (11 km), Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove (11 km).
Are there any good drives near Overcombe?
The nearest famous roads are Rhinefield Ornamental Drive, Military Road, Isle of Wight and Cheddar Gorge Road (B3135).
Where is Overcombe?
Overcombe is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Chickerell.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,971
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 50.6351, -2.4321
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Overcombe
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
ancient ruins
Maiden Castle
One of the largest Iron Age hillforts in Europe, its multiple ramparts enclosing an area the size of 50 football pitches.
7 km · about 15 min drive
natural wonder
Durdle Door
Iconic natural limestone arch jutting into the sea on Dorset's Jurassic Coast, one of the most photographed landmarks in Britain.
11 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove
A natural limestone arch and a near-perfect circular cove on the Jurassic Coast, linked by a clifftop path.
11 km · about 20 min drive
beach
Man O’War Bay
A sheltered crescent of shingle immediately east of Durdle Door, enclosed by an offshore reef of eroded rock.
11 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Lulworth Cove
Almost perfectly circular cove formed by the sea eroding through Portland limestone, creating one of the world's finest examples of coastal geology.
13 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Stair Hole
A small collapsing cove beside Lulworth, showing the tightly folded Lulworth Crumple in its cliff face.
13 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Portland Bill
The southern tip of the Isle of Portland, marked by a red-and-white lighthouse above a fierce tidal race.
13 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Overcombe
- Right herePortland BillThe southern tip of the Isle of Portland, marked by a red-and-white lighthouse above a fierce tidal race.
- 31 kmGolden CapThe highest point on England's south coast at 191 m, its sandstone summit glowing gold above Charmouth and Lyme Bay.
- 33 kmBallard DownThe chalk ridge above Swanage running out to Old Harry Rocks, with views over Poole Harbour and Studland Bay.
- 61 kmRhinefield Ornamental DriveA New Forest road lined with giant redwoods and Douglas firs planted in 1859, running between Brockenhurst and the A35.
- 73 kmMilitary Road, Isle of WightThrilling clifftop road along the southwest coast of the Isle of Wight with sweeping sea views and access to dramatic landslip scenery.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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