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Durdle Door

Via Durdle Door Holiday Park
WEST LULWORTH
Dorset
BH20 5PU

Telephone: +44 (0)1929 400352

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*LATEST UPDATE* The car park at Durdle Door is currently open, visit the Lulworth Estate website for further information.

There are no rubbish bins on the beach, therefore all visitors should take their rubbish home with them.

Durdle Door is one of Dorset’s most photographed and iconic landmarks. It is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and is an extremely popular beauty spot.

Access to the pebble and shingle beach is on foot via a path and steps over the hill from Lulworth Cove or down from the Car Park (charges apply) which is located on the cliff top at Durdle Door Holiday Park. There is a half mile walk (approx 30 minutes) along a steep path downhill, plus a further 143 steps down onto the beach. There is only one set of steps to access the beach, therefore you may have to queue to ensure social distancing of 2 metres.

There are no toilets or any other facilities on the beach. Toilets are located within the car park area (approx 30 minutes walk uphill from the beach).

At the base of the chalk cliffs a number of caves can be seen which have been carved out by the sea. Please do not enter them as cliff falls are common.

Bathing is possible in places, however the beach shelves steeply in places, therefore please supervise your children at all times as there is no lifeguard.

Dogs are allowed on the beach all year, however please be sure to pick up after them.

Barbecues and fires are not permitted at any of the beaches or grassland areas on the Lulworth Estate. Overnight camping is not permitted on beaches, clifftops or elsewhere (apart from pre-booked camping at the Durdle Door Holiday Park).

Guide Prices

Ticket Type	Ticket Tariff
Free Admission	Free

Parking charges apply.

Website

Telephone: +44 (0)1929 400352

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Jaxx-Beau
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Stunning!
Monday, 21st December 2020
Absolutely beautiful sunrise! The beach was gorgeous and my grandson loved exploring the caves. Views are spectacular and it was well worth the walk. Read full review
Ladyofthelakes13
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Mixed views
Sunday, 14th February 2021
Durdle door is gorgeous and well worth a visit. The path between Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove is a great walk with fantastic views, and strenuous enough to raise your heartbeat. Lulworth Cove... Read full review
Purbeck-Resident
England
Desperately sad at the carelessness of visitors
Thursday, 18th February 2021
BEFORE YOU VIST, PLEASE READ THIS ! Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are beautiful - but can only be accessed by driving through either West Lulworth or Winfrith Newburgh - two small villages. The... Read full review

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Accessibility

Toilets for Disabled Visitors - at Durdle Door Holiday Park

Establishment Features

Dogs Accepted - all year
Open All Year
Toilets - near the car park at Durdle Door Holiday Park - a 30 minute walk from the beach.

Key Features

In countryside
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Parking & Transport

Parking (charge) - pay and display car park at Durdle Door Holiday Park.

Map & Directions

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Road Directions

The nearest major road is the A352 at Wareham.

From Wareham take the A352 for approx 1.5 miles then left onto the B3070 - follow the brown signs for Lulworth Cove and West Lulworth.

From Dorchester follow the A352 to Wool, then take the B3071 towards West Lulworth.

Website

Telephone: +44 (0)1929 400352

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