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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

Title: TR - Durdle Door and the South West Coast Path | Dorset
Post by: Seferix on 16:12:58, 29/09/18
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 :)
Title: Re: TR - Durdle Door and the South West Coast Path | Dorset
Post by: davengf on 18:32:08, 29/09/18
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.   
Title: Re: TR - Durdle Door and the South West Coast Path | Dorset
Post by: Seferix on 14:53:40, 30/09/18
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!
Title: Re: TR - Durdle Door and the South West Coast Path | Dorset
Post by: Rather be walking on 11:25:21, 01/10/18
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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.
Title: Re: TR - Durdle Door and the South West Coast Path | Dorset
Post by: sunnydale on 21:32:08, 02/10/18
Apart from the people, that looks lovely! :D
Title: Re: TR - Durdle Door and the South West Coast Path | Dorset
Post by: April on 23:23:21, 03/10/18
Lovely pics and great vid as usual Seferix  O0 I'm with sunnydale on this one, too many people  ;D
Title: Re: TR - Durdle Door and the South West Coast Path | Dorset
Post by: adalard on 09:19:14, 05/10/18
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
Title: Re: TR - Durdle Door and the South West Coast Path | Dorset
Post by: Petrolhead on 11:29:07, 15/10/18
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!
Title: Re: TR - Durdle Door and the South West Coast Path | Dorset
Post by: Innominate Man on 23:55:05, 31/10/18
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.
Title: Re: TR - Durdle Door and the South West Coast Path | Dorset
Post by: Dovegirl on 08:18:41, 01/11/18
Wonderful photos Seferix   :)