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Regions - Trip reports, destination advice, recommended routes, etc. => South West England => Topic started by: Seferix on 16:12:58, 29/09/18
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We wanted to do an awesome coastal walk today as the sun was set to shine all day. We opted for Durdle Door along the coastal path and it turned out to be a superb day.
Full Trip Report: http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/2018/June/23.06.2018_Durdle_Door.html (http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/2018/June/23.06.2018_Durdle_Door.html)
Video: https://youtu.be/RjagF-JiX3U (https://youtu.be/RjagF-JiX3U)
Distance: 7.97km (4.95 Miles)
Ascent: 354m (1161ft)
Time: 4 Hours
(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2018/June/Durdle_Door/Durdle_Door_02.JPG)
The bridleway path to Chaldon Down and the navigation beacons.
(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2018/June/Durdle_Door/Durdle_Door_04.JPG)
Distant Portland.
(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2018/June/Durdle_Door/Durdle_Door_07.JPG)
The coastal hills around Lulworth.
(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2018/June/Durdle_Door/Durdle_Door_08.JPG)
The navigation beacon.
(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2018/June/Durdle_Door/Durdle_Door_10.JPG)
The coast to Durdle Door and several hills to head up and down along the way.
(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2018/June/Durdle_Door/Durdle_Door_12.JPG)
Joining the South West Coast Path.
(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2018/June/Durdle_Door/Durdle_Door_17.JPG)
Durdle Door ahead.
(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2018/June/Durdle_Door/Durdle_Door_20.JPG)
Hundreds of people enjoying the bay at Durdle Door.
(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2018/June/Durdle_Door/Durdle_Door_23.JPG)
(http://www.lakedistrict-walks.co.uk/images/2018/June/Durdle_Door/Durdle_Door_24.JPG)
Man O'War.
Thanks for looking :)
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Beautiful!!
I live in Poole and have done that walk a couple of times but parked at the viewpoint above Ringstead - Those hills are grueling, aren't they.
Well worth the effort though.
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Beautiful!!
I live in Poole and have done that walk a couple of times but parked at the viewpoint above Ringstead - Those hills are grueling, aren't they.
Well worth the effort though.
They are very steep but as you say - well worth the effort!
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Those hills are gruelling, aren't they.
Walked that part of the SWCP many times, love it.
Golden Cap, Bats Head are killers too. O0
Jon.
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Apart from the people, that looks lovely! :D
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Lovely pics and great vid as usual Seferix O0 I'm with sunnydale on this one, too many people ;D
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Wow, those views are just breathtaking. O0 Looks like a great walk.... And definitely a gruelling one - I felt "gruelled" just looking at the photos! ;D
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Glorious photos. The third to last is especially good. Looking forward to doing this path one day soon. Thinking maybe in the snow as I've seen some photos and Durdle Door looks absolutely magic covered in white. Plus there will be less people so win win!
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There are some stunning places in this country and your photos & TR offer a great insight into somewhere I've not visited : But, think I should now.
I can't help but think of Thomas Hardy every time I hear Durdle Door mentioned.
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Wonderful photos Seferix :)