Durdle Door from Lulworth Cove
Over the hill from Lulworth Cove to the great limestone arch of Durdle Door, on the Jurassic Coast.
- Distance
- 4.2 km
- Ascent
- 210 m
- Time
- 1.5–2 h
- Grade
- Easy
- Route
- Out and back
- High point
- 113 m
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About this walk
Durdle Door from Lulworth Cove is an easy 4.2 km out-and-back walk with 210 m of ascent, taking 1.5 to 2 hours. It starts at Lulworth Cove (grid reference SY 820 800).
Durdle Door is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site. From Lulworth Cove, an almost perfectly round bay, the South West Coast Path climbs over Hambury Tout and drops to the clifftop above the arch.
Steps lead down to the beaches on either side. The walk returns the same way, with a steep climb back over the hill.
Route
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1
Hambury Tout
Climb from the cove over Hambury Tout.
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2
Durdle Door
Drop to the clifftop above the arch, and return the same way.
Summit
Questions about this walk
- How long does Durdle Door from Lulworth Cove take?
- Most walkers take 1.5–2 hours for the 4.2 km route, which has 210 m of ascent. That allows for short stops; give yourself longer in winter, in poor weather or with a group.
- Where does the walk start, and where can I park?
- It starts at Lulworth Cove (grid reference SY 820 800). Pay car park at Lulworth Cove.
- Can I get there by public transport?
- Buses to Lulworth in summer. Check times on Traveline.
- How hard is it?
- It's graded easy. A wide, steep, stony path over the hill, and steep steps down to the beaches.
- Can I take my dog?
- Yes, dogs are welcome on this walk. Before you go: Keep well back from the cliff edge, which can crumble without warning, and keep dogs on a lead.
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