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#184 of 300 · Jurassic Coast

Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door

United KingdomDorset

Short, steep coastal walk on the Jurassic Coast from the almost circular bay of Lulworth Cove over chalk downland to Durdle Door, a natural limestone arch above a shingle beach; very busy in summer.

Distance
4.5 km
Out and back
Ascent
250 m
High point 125 m
Time
1 h 30 min
Day hike
Difficulty
Easy
Good paths and little climbing.
Best months
Mar–Oct
When the route is usually in condition
Start
Lulworth Cove car park
Jurassic Coast

Route

Topographic map of Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door, from Lulworth Cove to Durdle DoorLulworth CoveDurdle DoorStart: Lulworth CoveTurn-around: Durdle Door© OpenStreetMap contributors, SRTM · © OpenTopoMap
StartTurn-aroundWaypoints joined by straight lines, not a GPS track.
  1. Lulworth Cove
  2. Durdle Door
  3. back the same way

Wildlife along the route

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