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Clinging to the steep, wooded cliffs where the Dorset and Devon borders meet, Lyme Regis is defined by its dramatic relationship with the sea and its ancient geology. The town is built into a valley that falls sharply toward the water, meaning most residents trade flat walks for spectacular elevations and views across Lyme Bay. Its most recognizable feature is the Cobb - a massive stone sea wall dating back at least to the 13th century - which shields the small harbor from the prevailing south-westerly winds. Beyond the harbor, the shoreline forms part of the Jurassic Coast, where the unstable blue lias clay constantly gives way to reveal fossils, a practical reality that shapes both the local economy and the town’s ongoing coastal engineering efforts. While the summer months bring a predictable influx of visitors to the beachfront, the town maintains a self-contained community life year-round, supported by a steep high street of independent shops and a long-standing tradition of boat building and seafaring.