DURDLE DOOR & LULWORTH COVE

DORSET

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Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove

One of the most-loved natural landmarks of Dorset and a highlight of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, Durdle Door attracts thousands of visitors every year. The limestone arch is one of the most iconic and widely photographed landforms in Britain.

Nearby, nestled at the foot of the picturesque village of West Lulworth, Lulworth Cove is an important geological area of the World Heritage Site with its distinctive horseshoe shape. It is surrounded by stunning cliff walks and rich geological history.

WALKS

Lulworth Cove is a great starting point for walks on the South West Coast Path:

Directions:

NEARBY BY BUS

To explore further afield you can take the X54 bus west from West Lulworth to Weymouth in 45 minutes. Or head east - also on the X54 - to Wareham, with connecting buses to Corfe Castle. Look up bus times.

GETTING TO DURDLE DOOR & LULWORTH COVE

Take the train from London Waterloo to Wool: 2hr 30

Right outside the railway station hop on the X54 bus to West Lulworth: 15min

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