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Durdle Door

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No trip to Dorset is complete without a visit to Durdle Door. The impressive limestone arch is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an iconic feature on the Jurassic Coast. The arch was formed over thousands of years a result of sea erosion, following heavy rain and treacherous storms.

Crystal clear waters 

Durdle Door is one of the most photographed locations in the UK, which is not surprising given the incredible scenery and far reaching views on offer. On a clear day you can see right along the coast towards Portland, a real sight to behold.

Visitors often comment on the water clarity and the beautiful aqua marine colour of the sea. It’s an idyllic spot for swimming or kayaking. Caution should be exercised when entering the water as there is no lifeguard service and the water is deceivingly deep.

The beach is accessed via a steep set of steps, which have been built into the cliff face. Despite the trek required to access the shingle, Durdle Door is one of the most popular beauty spots in the country and can get incredibly busy, especially during the school holidays. If you want to experience it without the masses, we highly recommend arriving early. It’s an incredible spot to watch the sun rise and if you time it right, you will see the sun peep through the door.

Towards the end of the beach a number of caves have formed. To the east of Durdle Door lies Man o’War, which should not be missed during your visit. This often-quieter beach is the perfect spot to sunbathe and spend a lazy day at the beach.

Both beaches are dog friendly year round.

Getting to Durdle Door

Durdle Door is located on the privately-owned Lulworth Estate and accessible via Durdle Door Holiday Park or Lulworth Cove. There are car parks at both destinations and car parking tickets can be used interchangeably between the two.

From the clifftop car park, which is accessed via the holiday park there is steep walk down to the beach along a gravel pathway, which can be loose underfoot. If you choose to walk from Lulworth Cove there is a steep hill to contend with and the mile route takes between 20 minutes and half an hour, depending on your fitness levels.

If you don’t fancy making the trek down to the beach or have mobility issues that make the walk difficult, why not try a different mode of transport. From Weymouth there are sightseeing boat trips to Durdle and Lulworth Cove, which allow you to marvel at these impressive sites from the sea.

Facilities 

During the summer there is often a kiosk on the path leading to the beach which serves drinks and ice creams to quench your thirst on the challenging walk back to the car.

Directions

Follow signs to Wareham and then pick up signs for Lulworth

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