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Hike to Durdle Door
Dorset, United Kingdom
5.0
4 mi
/ 150 ft gain
The shingled beach that lies at the foot of Durdle Door can be easily accessed via a footpath and steps over the hill from Lulworth Cove (2 miles) or down from the car park of Durdle Door Holiday Park. When heading down the steep hill to Durdle Door you will notice the spectacular Man O’War Cove to your left. As you approach the steps leading down to the beach you will be presented with a terri...
Hike the Southwest Coast Path from Lulworth Cove to Weymouth
Dorset, United Kingdom
11.1 mi
Departing from the car park at Lulworth Cove, there is only a short section of uphill trail before you reach the Durdle Door trailer park and parking lot. Your mile-long warm up will wear off at this point because you'll have to spend some time gazing at Durdle Door, an erosion-created arch in the sea, and reading various plaques about the areas history and creation.
The SW Coastal Path continu...
Hike the Southwest Coast Path: Kimmeridge to Lulworth Cove
Dorset, United Kingdom
7.8 mi
/ 1654 ft gain
There is plenty of parking options at Kimmeridge Bay, which is located just a mile from the village of Kimmeridge. Follow signs for the SW Coastal Path on the west side of the parking lot, and head away from the Clavell Tower on the opposite side of the bay.
You'll soon pass an old (but still functioning) oil pump and reach the base of a sharp incline up your first hill. The path will become le...
Hike to Old Harry Rocks
Dorset, United Kingdom
4.7
3 mi
From the car park in Studland village, take the lane (Manor Rd) down by the Bankes Arms pub (it should be on your right). Turn left by the public toilets on to the path signed for Old Harry. Continue along this path for approximately 30 minutes and you'll eventually reach the coast and Old Harry rocks. There are also various coastal lookout points along the way to your left (when heading to old...
Hike the Southwest Coast Path from Swanage to Kimmeridge Bay
Dorset, United Kingdom
15 mi
Beginning at Peveril Point on the southwest edge of Swanage Bay, follow signs for the SW Coastal Path. This path is direct and easy to follow, but there are many sights and stops along the way to Kimmeridge.
After just less than 2 miles, you'll reach your first noteworthy landmark - the Anvil Point Lighthouse. This lighthouse was completed in the late 19th century, and is available for rent if...
Rock Climb at Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar, United Kingdom
1 mi
/ 50 ft gain
The gorge is split into 2 sections, the north side and south side of the road – the north side is accessible year round, but the south side is subject to periodic closures and is worth checking with the entrance station if it is open (a general rule is that it is closed between march and June due to high tourism activity).
Access to your chosen crag is super easy. There are many parking sp...
Explore the Avebury Stones
Avebury, United Kingdom
1 mi
The Avebury Stones are a short distance from Bath in southwestern England. Exploring them only requires a short distance of walking, but rewards with views of the surrounding rural setting and a number of historic fixtures of this area.
From Bath, drive, bus, or taxi to the village of Avebury. This small town surrounds and focuses on the stone circles as well as their mysterious past. A small ...
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