Morcombelake is a small hamlet in west Dorset, England, situated a short distance inland from the dramatic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast and within easy reach of the highest point on the south coast at Golden Cap. Its location makes it a handy base for coastal walks and for people interested in the local geology and fossil-hunting that draw visitors to the area.
Historically agricultural, the settlement now combines farming with a modest tourism economy - holiday cottages, walkers and coastal visitors - while retaining a quiet rural community feel. Nearby towns such as Bridport and Lyme Regis provide shops and services, leaving Morcombelake as a peaceful spot valued for countryside lanes, stone buildings and easy access to the coast.
Postcode districts covering Morcombelake
Most populated places nearby
- Taunton 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Weymouth 18.9 miles30.5 km
- Yeovil 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Dorchester 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Bridport 4.1 miles6.6 km
- Chard 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Chard Town 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Portland 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Sidmouth 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Honiton 15.8 miles25.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Whitchurch Canonicorum Built-up area 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Stanton St. Gabriel Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Chideock Built-up area 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Catherston Leweston Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Symondsbury Parish 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Charmouth Built-up area 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Marshwood Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Marshwood Vale Ward 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Pilsdon Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Wootton Fitzpaine Parish 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Lyme & Charmouth Ward 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Allington Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
Example postcodes in Morcombelake
DT6 6EF, DT6 6EA, DT6 6DT, DT6 6DR, DT6 6DX, DT6 6DN, DT6 6ES, DT6 6DZ, DT6 6EW … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Bournemouth Airport 44 miles70.7 km
- Axminster Railway Station 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Crewkerne Railway Station 9.5 miles15.2 km
Hotels near Morcombelake Ad
- Eype's Mouth Country Hotel 3 3.3 miles5.2 km
- The Bull Hotel 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Fernhill Hotel 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Dower House Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Lyme 1 Hotel 4.1 miles6.7 km
- The Royal Lion Hotel 3 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Haddon House Hotel 3 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Largigi, Free Parking, Close to the Beach and Town Centre Rooms 4 miles6.4 km
- Kerrington House 5 7.2 miles11.5 km
- The Ollerod 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
Local points of interest
- Charmouth Beach Beach 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 7.5 miles12 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 8.8 miles14.2 km
- Chesil Beach Beach 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Huish Park Stadium 16.1 miles26 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Dunkeswell Abbey Historic site 19.2 miles30.9 km
- Taunton Racecourse Recreation 19.8 miles31.9 km