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Port of Lyme Regis

GBLYR🇬🇧United Kingdom

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About Port of Lyme Regis

Lyme Regis is a small pier on the English Channel coast of Dorset, England. It serves as a local harbor and fishing port. The pier is a notable landmark, historically significant and featured in literature.

Background
Lyme Regis is a town in west Dorset, England, 25 miles (40 km) west of Dorchester and east of Exeter. Sometimes dubbed the "Pearl of Dorset", it lies by the English Channel at the Dorset–Devon border. It has noted fossils in cliffs and beaches on the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site and heritage coast. The harbour wall, known as The Cobb, appears in Jane Austen's novel Persuasion, the John Fowles novel The French Lieutenant's Woman and the 1981 film of that name, partly shot in the town.

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Elevation
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Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
12110820 →
Wikidata
Q82490 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.visit-dorset.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
GBLYR
Country
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Time Zone
UTC+0
Feature Type
PIER (Pier)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
GB-DOR
Area
UK Coast & Atlantic
Sub-area
English Channel
Latitude
50.7200°
Longitude
-2.9375°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Lyme Regis?+
The approach to Lyme Regis is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Portland Breakwater C Head Lighthouse at 20.6 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Portland Breakwater B Head (20.7 NM ESE), Portland Breakwater Fort Head (21.5 NM ESE), Teignbridge District Lighthouses (23.8 NM WSW), Torbay Borough Lighthouses (28.9 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Lyme Regis?+
The Port of Lyme Regis is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Lyme Regis?+
You can track vessels near Lyme Regis (GBLYR) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for GBLYR on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Lyme Regis?+
The Port of Lyme Regis operates in the UTC+0 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.