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Cogden, Shipton Gorge & Burton Bradstock: guided walk in Dorset
Head inland to Shipton Gorge and its 14th-century church, through the thatched village of Burton Bradstock, then back along Cogden Beach with views across Lyme Bay.
- Distance5.8 miles (9.3 km)
- Time3–4 hours
- DifficultyModerate
- TypeHalf Day
- StartCogden Beach car park, DT6 4RN
- PriceFrom £200 (private guided walk)




The terrain
- Field paths and quiet lanes with gentle ups and downs.
- Village streets in Burton Bradstock.
- Coast path behind the shingle of Cogden Beach.
What you'll see
- Cogden Beach. A wild shingle beach backed by reed beds.
- Burton Bradstock. Thatched cottages and golden cliffs.
- Shipton Gorge. A quiet village with a 14th-century church.
- Lyme Bay. Views west along the Jurassic Coast.
From walkers who've been with us
“A brilliant adventure through some of Dorset's most beautiful countryside — every step was enjoyable and worthwhile. So much chatter, I don't know where the time went.”
Walk it with a local guide
Every WildBoots walk is led by a qualified Mountain Leader with outdoor first aid training. Book it as a private guided walk for your own group, or join one of our small group walks. Dogs are welcome on most walks.