Morcombelake
in Dorset of England, United Kingdom

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
50.744 and -2.848 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 50° 44' 37" and W -2° 50' 53"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 01:01 AM (Wednesday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:43 am and 8:33 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-43.750 and 173.083 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Le Bons Bay
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-04-30 08:30:35

Explore Morcombelake

Morcombelake in Dorset (England) with it's 372 inhabitants is a city in United Kingdom about 129 mi (or 208 km) south-west of London, the country's capital.

Local time in Morcombelake is now 01:01 AM (Wednesday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the vicinity of Morcombelake, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is RNAS Yeovilton in a distance of 20 mi (or 33 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is City of Bath in a distance of 68 mi (or 110 km), North-East. Also, if you like golfing, there is an option about 27 mi (or 44 km). away. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Taunton, Dorchester, Bleadon, Hutton and Burrington. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 11°C / 53 °F

Morning Temperature 8°C / 46 °F
Evening Temperature 10°C / 50 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 5%
Air Humidity 71%
Air Pressure 1009 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Thursday, 2nd of May 2024

9°C (49 °F)
9°C (47 °F)
Moderate rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

14°C (56 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Fairwater Head

Address
4,9 mi
Hawkchurch Cross, Hawkchurch
EX13 5XD Axminster
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 14:30
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 22:00
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Dorset Bike Ride: Symondsbury to West Bay

Published: June 29, 2011
Length: 04:18 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: John Holman

Highlights of a bike ride one sunny Sunday from Symondsbury to West Bay, Bridport. Includes some unusual and exciting shots of the great West Dorset landmark Colmers Hill, known locally as...


Highlands End Holiday Park, Eype, Bridport, Dorset

Published: August 12, 2012
Length: 29:53 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vicki Street

Highlands End Holiday Park, Eype, Bridport, Dorset.


Fossil Hunting at Seatown

Published: August 15, 2012
Length: 37:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bill Verkaik

Join Bill Verkaik on a fossil hunting trip art Seatown, Dorset Our next fossil hunting trips are: Seatown, Saturday 22nd September 2012, 13:00 - 16:00 Seatown, Saturday 27th October 2012,...


Christmas in Dorset: Whitchurch Canonicorum 1

Published: December 20, 2012
Length: 44:16 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: A Tale of Two Bell Towers

A Christmas tree is put up in the historic church of St Candida in Whitchurch Canonicorum in West Dorset by George Smith, who has sung in the choir at the church for more than 70 years. George...


Charmouth & Lyme Regis / Collecting Fossils at the Jurassic coast / Dorset UK / Ammonites

Published: May 08, 2012
Length: 18:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: maiwek

Fossil hunting in Charmouth and Lyme regis. Ammonites graveyard at monmouth beach (visit at low tide!!). Take a hammer for cracking open some stones. Footwalk from charmouth to lyme regis (45...


French 'shabby chic' style....

Published: March 31, 2012
Length: 18:20 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: whatgate3

FOR SALE... French 'style' Bergere armchair, upholstered in Laura Ashley 'Mitford Charcoal', wood painted in Farrow & Ball 'Cream'. Professionally upholstered within the past 6 months, so...


Manor Farm Hill Climb Charmouth - Suzuki TL1000S - Sept 2013

Published: September 16, 2013
Length: 56:12 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sam Matthewman

Very bumpy, twisty, narrow and hard objects in the way, perfect for a big 1080cc TL1000S..........!!


Golden Cap Reaper-Binder

Published: August 21, 2011
Length: 57:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: hlrBi

Ein Mähbinder am Fusse des Golden Cap in Dorset (GB) auf dem South West Coast Path. Ob die Garben nach dem trocknen noch gedroschen werden oder diese für die Dachdeckung verwendet ...


Stanton St.Gabriel, Golden Cap & Jurassic Coast Views. Dorset, England.

Published: December 07, 2010
Length: 18:24 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Rob Long

Stanton St.Gabriel and surrounding countryside, on the far side of Golden Cap offer fantastic scenic views inland and out to sea. Follow the coast path leading to the top of Golden Cap just...


Charmouth Manor Farm Hillclimb 22 September 2012 Mini In-car

Published: September 26, 2012
Length: 00:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: uphillmini67

In-car footage from Woolbridge Motor Club's Charmouth Manor Farm Hillclimb on 22 September 2012 on board a 1380cc roadgoing Mini. Timed runs 1 (33.21 secs) & 2. First time at Charmouth -- short,.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Stanton St Gabriel

Stanton St Gabriel is a civil parish in west Dorset, England, with a population of 89 (as of 2001). The population in 1991 was 93, and in 1921 was 54.

Located at 50.735, -2.859 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dorset

Whitchurch Canonicorum

Whitchurch Canonicorum or Whitechurch Canonicorum is a village in south-west Dorset, England, situated in the Marshwood Vale five miles northwest of Bridport. The village has a population of 647; 10.1% of dwellings are second homes. On the northern edge of the village is the Church of St Candida and Holy Cross. It is noteworthy as containing the only shrine in Britain to have survived the Reformation with its relics intact, apart from that of Saint Edward the Confessor in Westminster Abbey.

Located at 50.75, -2.85 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Dorset

Golden Cap

Golden Cap is a hill and cliff situated between Bridport and Charmouth in Dorset, England. The cliffs are the highest point on the south coast of Great Britain. The name derives from the distinctive outcropping of golden greensand rock present at the very top of the cliff. The hill is owned by the National Trust and forms part of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site.

Located at 50.7258, -2.84194 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Headlands of Dorset, Hills of Dorset, National Trust properties in Dorset, Nature reserves in Dorset, Jurassic Coast

Seatown

Seatown is a coastal hamlet in Dorset, England. It is part of the Jurassic Coast and lies just over a kilometre from Chideock beneath Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast of England. Seatown beach is popular with fossil collectors, with rock of Late Jurassic/Early Cretaceous. A small river runs into the sea here. The hamlet is made up of a small number of houses, a holiday park, some holiday cottages and "The Anchor" pub.

Located at 50.723, -2.822 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beaches of Dorset, Populated coastal places in Dorset, Jurassic Coast

Whitchurch Canonicorum Hundred

Whitchurch Canonicorum Hundred or Whitechurch Canonicorum Hundred was a hundred in the county of Dorset, England, containing the following parishes: Burstock Catherston Leweston Charmouth Chideock Lyme Regis Marshwood Pilsdon Stanton St Gabriel Stockland (part) Symondsbury Thorncombe (transferred to Devon 1844 and back to Dorset 1896) Whitchurch Canonicorum Wootton Fitzpaine

Located at 50.752, -2.864 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hundreds of Dorset

Stonebarrow Hill

Stonebarrow Hill is a hill near the coast of Dorset, England, with a height of 486 feet (148 m). Stonebarrow and the surrounding area is notable for its landslides. The hill is often a starting point for walks around the Golden Cap estate.

Located at 50.7368, -2.8754 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hills of Dorset

Church of St Candida and Holy Cross

The Church of St Candida and Holy Cross is an Anglican church in Whitchurch Canonicorum, Dorset, England. A Saxon church stood on the site but nothing remains of that structure. The earliest parts of the church date from the 12th century when it was rebuilt by Benedictine monks. Further major rebuilding work took place in the 13th century and in the 14th century the church's prominent tower was constructed.

Located at 50.7553, -2.8565 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Church of England churches in Dorset, Grade I listed churches, Grade I listed buildings in Dorset

Hardown Hill

Hardown Hill (207 metres, 679 feet high) is a hill between Ryall and Morcombelake in the county of Dorset, England. It rises west of the South Dorset Downs, close to the Dorset coast, and overlooks the Marshwood Vale to the north. Its prominence qualifies it as one of Dorset's four Marilyns. The hill lies about 6 kilometres west of Bridport and about 500 metres north of the A 35 road.

Located at 50.7466, -2.84246 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Hills of Dorset