Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
Lulworth Cover and Durdle Door are two of the best known features of Dorset's Jurassic Coast. This short walk includes some uphill walking but the path is good and well graded.
Description
(S/E) The start is the main car park next to the visitor centre at Lulworth Cove(Grid ref. SY 821800). This can be a very busy place during peak times and if you prefer a quiet walk then do avoid peak holiday periods. From the car park take the broad paved path heading uphill west wards towards the coast. All the height gained on this section will be lost as you descend to Durdle Door and as you have guessed will have to be climbed again to return to Lulworth Cove.
(1) Reaching the summit of the first hill you get the first good view of the Dorset Coast with its fine white cliffs. Stay on the main South west Coast Path to reach Durdle Door where you can descend to the beach to get a better view of the rock arch.
(2) To complete the walk return by the outward route to the car park continuing past the information centre to reach the shingle beach of Lulworth Cove. Almost completely circular the cove provides a sheltered haven for small boats and is a pleasant place to spend some time before returning to the start of the walk(S/E).
Waypoints
- S/E : km 0 - alt. 21 m - Car park
- 1 : km 0.69 - alt. 89 m - Good view
- 2 : km 1.67 - alt. 28 m - Durdle Door
- S/E : km 3.33 - alt. 21 m
Useful Information
This short walk includes two of the most famous features on the Dorset Coast, namely the circular inlet of Lulworth Cove and the rock arch known as Durdle Door.
For accommodation in the local area:
Dorset Holiday Cottages. Over 50 holiday cottages throughout Dorset and Purbeck. Stunning rural and coastal locations, ideal for those who love the countryside and walking. Many cottages also accept pets.
http://www.dhcottages.co.uk
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.
Reviews and comments
Clarity of route description
4 / 5
Clarity of route map
4 / 5
Walk interest
4 / 5
Date of walk : 14/04/19
Clarity of route description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Walk interest : ★★★★☆ Good
We did the walk but couldn’t print the map as I’d opened it on my iPad so couldn’t open it on the main computer. It kept telling me to log in and wouldn’t show the map?
