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May 11, 2024 · 10. 483 views 3 days ago DURDLE DOOR. An incredible natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset, England. ...more.
- How Was Durdle Door formed?
- What’s at Durdle Door?
- How to Get to Durdle Door
- Best Time to Visit Durdle Door
- Durdle Door Visiting Times
- Durdle Door Walks
- Durdle Door Accommodation
- Other Things to Do Near Durdle Door
When you see Durdle Door for the first time, you’ll be amazed by the perfect arch. It’s unusual to see something carved by nature rather than the human hand! The arch has been formed over thousands of years, as the waves eroded the Portland limestone, creating a hole in the centre. It’s located on Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast (a World Heritage Si...
The main reason to visit is, of course, to see the impressive archway in the water on Durdle Door Beach. However, there’s more to it. As you walk down towards the cliffs, you can choose whether to take the right-hand path to see Durdle Door and its spectacular beach, or the left-hand route to Man’O’War Beach. Before my trip, I hadn’t heard about th...
You can reach the area by car, public transport, or as part of a longer walking route. Most people start at Durdle Door Holiday Park, from which it’s a 10-15-minute walk to reach Durdle Door. Here’s a map to help you plan your trip.
In terms of weather, the warmest time to visit Durdle Door is in the summer months. Between July and September, the average temperature is 17 Celsius, but can reach highs of 26 Celsius… although if there’s a heatwave across the south of England, temperatures could be even higher! You could even have a swim right by the arch then. It gets pretty col...
You can visit the site all year round, but it’s worth being aware that the car park at Durdle Door doesn’t open until 8am each day, and that you can’t park overnight. Gates are locked at 10pm in peak season, 7pm in spring / autumn and 4pm in winter. Obviously if you’re arriving via the cliff paths then there are no restrictions, but if you want to ...
One of my favourite things about this region of Dorset is how many beautiful walking routes there are. Wander the cliff tops, take in epic panoramic views, and spot hidden bays all while following the epic Jurassic Coast. It’s a region made for landscape lovers and photographers. One of the top walking routes is from Lulworth Cove (another stunning...
If you’d like to stay near the site, there are a few options. Durdle Door Holiday Park– Open March to October, this is the closest option to the landmark itself. There are a range of options available including static caravans, camping pods, cabins and more. Oh and if you’re wondering about some Durdle Door camping, then that’s also an option! What...
There are plenty more great things to see and do in this region of Dorset. I had a great road trip in the region in the autumn, and would recommend a quick read of this postfor some great tips. Lulworth Cove– A stunning cove that is almost a perfect circle, best seen from the cliffs on the South West Coast Path. West Bay– Beautiful beach famous for...
Aug 8, 2020 · The Durdle Door is an impressive limestone arch standing in the sea and located on the famous Jurassic Coast of Dorset, UK. While it’s one of the UK’s most important natural landmarks, it’s also surrounded by several other unique and majestic landmarks. How was the Durdle Door formed?
Durdle Door Beach. The main feature of this iconic cove is the magnificent limestone arch leading into the clear, aquamarine waters of the sea. The arch, which separates Durdle Door from Man o’War Bay, was formed by thousands of years’ of pounding waves sweeping against the headland. Curving away from the arch the the sand and shingle beach ...
Waypoints. Durdle Door is one of Dorset’s most photographed and iconic landmarks. It is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. 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 (which incurs charges), which is located on the cliff top at Durdle Door ...
