- Difficulty
- Challenging
Easy to moderate to strenuous
- Start
- Ferrybridge
- Finish
- Lulworth Cove
- Length
- 14.4 miles (23.2 km)
- Summary
This fantastic section of the South West Coast Path crosses a diverse landscape from the rugged rocks of Portland, to the hustle and bustle of urban life in the seaside resort of Weymouth, followed by quiet rural paths leading to high, undulating chalk cliffs on the way to Lulworth Cove.
Walking becomes progressively harder as you leave Weymouth and set off along the impressive cliffs of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. There are some particularly steep ascents and descents on the way to Lulworth Cove, but your efforts are certainly rewarded. As you approach Lulworth be sure to look back to the breathtaking views of the limestone arch of Durdle Door, the high cliffs of White Nothe and Weymouth Bay and Portland beyond. A good selection of restaurants and pubs also await your arrival after a long day on the Coast Path.
- Public Transport
The nearest train station is Weymouth. From here, buses run regularly all year around to Portland Bill. For timetable information, zoom in on the interactive map and click on the train station and bus stop symbols, visit Traveline or phone 0871 200 22 33.
- Nearest car park
Weymouth, inland from Durdle Door and Lulworth.
- Nearest toilets
Weymouth, Osmington Mills and Lulworth.
- Nearest refreshments
Weymouth has a wide range of pubs, shops, restaurants and cafes. There are pubs and cafes at Bowleaze Bay and Osmington Mills and there may be seasonal refreshments around Durdle Door. At Lulworth Cove you will find a good selection of pubs, shops and restaurants.
