Jurassic Coast Walk

A show-stopping day along the World Heritage coastline from arch to cove to castle. Start with the iconic Durdle Door, walk the clifftop path to Lulworth Cove, explore the dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle, and finish at the chalk stacks of Old Harry Rocks as the light turns golden.

1

Durdle Door

Iconic natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast, reached by a steep path from the cliff-top car park.

~90 min 2h 20min drive from London Free entry

Arrive early to beat the crowds on the steep path down.

5 min drive

2

Lulworth Cove

Almost-circular cove carved from the cliffs — a geology textbook in stone.

~75 min Free entry

Walk the coastal path east from Durdle Door — about 30 minutes.

20 min drive

3

Corfe Castle

Dramatic Norman ruin on a conical hill, slighted by Parliamentarians in the Civil War.

~90 min National Trust £7.50–£15.00

Ride the Swanage Railway steam train if time allows.

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15 min drive

4

Old Harry Rocks

Chalk sea stacks marking the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, accessed by a clifftop walk from Studland.

~75 min Free entry

Golden-hour light on the chalk stacks is spectacular.