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The Old Radar Station

The exterior of The Old Radar Station, Dorset
The exterior of The Old Radar Station, Dorset | © National Trust / Mike Henton
The sitting room at the Old Radar Station, Dorset
The area surrounding the Old Radar Station, Dorset

The Old Radar Station

Stay on England’s spectacular natural World Heritage Site, The Golden Cap, in this restored radar station.

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The sitting room at the Old Radar Station, Dorset
The area surrounding the Old Radar Station, Dorset
The exterior of The Old Radar Station, Dorset
The entrance hall at the Old Radar Station, Dorset
The sitting room at the Old Radar Station, Dorset
Looking through the hatch in the dining room to the sitting room at the Old Radar Station, Dorset
The dining room at the Old Radar Station, Dorset
The kitchen at The Old Radar Station, Dorset
The double bedroom at The Old Radar Station, Dorset
The double bedroom at the Old Radar Station, Dorset
One of the bunks in the bunk room at the Old Radar Station, Dorset
The bunk room at The Old Radar Station, Dorset
The communal shower room at the Old Radar Station, Dorset
The toilet at the Old Radar Station, Dorset
The communal shower room at the Old Radar Station, Dorset
The outdoor seating area at the Old Radar Station, Dorset
The Old Radar Station through the trees, Dorset
Picnic benches outside the Old Radar Station, Dorset
The area surrounding the Old Radar Station, Dorset
The area surrounding the Old Radar Station, Dorset
The area surrounding the Old Radar Station, Dorset
The area surrounding the Old Radar Station, Dorset
A beach in the area surrounding the Old Radar Station, Dorset
The area surrounding the Old Radar Station, Dorset
Fossils on the beach in the area surrounding the Old Radar Station, Dorset

© National Trust/Mike Henton

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Stay on England’s spectacular natural World Heritage Site, The Golden Cap, in this restored radar station.

  • Guests

    6

    Bedrooms

    2

    Acorn rating

    1What's this?

    Number of dogs welcome

    2

    Reference

    GSW005

    Starting life in 1961 as an MOD radar station, the Old Radar Station is a hideaway high on Stonebarrow Hill overlooking Lyme Bay and the rocky shoulder of Golden Cap. You’ll be in perfect walking territory, with the Stonebarrow walk starting from the doorstep and 25 miles of footpaths in the surrounding area. You can walk down to Charmouth’s beach in half an hour, and loop onto the South West Coast Path to hike further along the Dorset coastline.

    The former station offers simple accommodation and is well equipped. There are lots of local activities for families, from a smuggler's trail to den building in Langdon Woods which is a 30-minute walk away over easy terrain. From April to October, there's a small coffee trailer next to the station. 

    • Wi-Fi, available
    • Garden, available
    • Fridge, available
    • Freezer, available
    • Microwave, available
    • Television, available
    • Washing machine, available
    • Dishwasher, available
    • Cot & high chair, available
    • Linen & towels, available
    • Outdoor table and chairs, available
    • Coast path, available
    • Trails, available
    • Walk to a beach, available
    • Wildlife spotting, available
    • Remote, available

    Acorn rating: Please note, that while a 1 Acorn rating is shown on this site, facilities at The Old Radar Station are more limited.

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Things to see and do at Golden Cap

Golden Cap 

Stunning coastline overlooking the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site

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The Dorset coastline shot from the summit of Golden Cap, with sea to the right and cliffs to the right. The sun is rising above a grassy mound and heather grows on the clifftop

Exploring nature at Golden Cap 

From a woodlands to hilltops and the Jurassic Coast, Golden Cap is full of variety. Discover the best parts of the estate and look out for rare orchids and dragonflies.

Golden Cap Estate

Stonebarrow walk on the Golden Cap Estate 

Dorset

An easy circular walk featuring rolling hills and ancient hedgerows with views of the dramatic coastline of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 1.7 (km: 2.72)
The Dorset coastline shot from the summit of Golden Cap, with sea to the right and cliffs to the right. The sun is rising above a grassy mound and heather grows on the clifftop

Langdon Hill walk 

Dorset

Enjoy a circular woodland walk with spectacular views at Langdon Hill, where you'll discover year-round wildlife highlights.

Activities
Walking
DistanceMiles: 1.4 (km: 2.24)
View from the Golden Cap, Dorset, of the coastline stretching away into the distance, with sheep grazing in the foreground and stormy clouds

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