The Cobb
Lyme Regis is famous for its curving stone harbor breakwater known as the Cobb, which dates back to the 13th century when it was commissioned by King Edward I to improve the harbor. It has subsequently been rebuilt several times over the centuries due to storm damage. The Duke of Monmouth landed here in 1685 during his ill-fated attempt to overthrow his uncle, James II, and it features prominently in the movie of John Fowles's novel The French Lieutenant's Woman, as well as in the 1995 film version of Jane Austen's Persuasion. There's a sweeping coastal view to Chesil Beach to the east. You can walk on the wall, but take care; the surface is uneven.
