Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door

The pebble beach and blue waters of the iconic Lulworth Cove make it an extremely popular destination. It's great for paddle boarding and the low shallow bay makes it ideal for all the family to enjoy. Look in the local paddle boarding facebook groups for meet-ups and special events, such 'glow' paddles at nights. There is a large car park nearby, with a short walk down the hill to the cove. It really is very pretty.

Set just a stone's throw from Lulworth Cove and right on the South West Coast Path, the Lulworth Cove Inn is a great place to eat and drink while you take in the sea air and beautiful local sights. Make the most of your day out with some delicious pub food at this cosy inn and restaurant. All the family are welcome, including your dog. Part of the Hall & Woodhouse group, their menu is filled with tasty classic pub food – full of flavour using seasonal ingredients.

This Boat Shed Cafe a rustic traditional boatshed serving fresh and locally sourced meals and cakes. The daily specials board includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options. There is limited seating inside and an abundance of outside benches, with the option of takeaway for all items. It is right on the edge of the cove, so the views are amazing. It's advised to get there early as it can be very busy. You could also take the opportunity to wander to the Stair Hole.

The most famous and most photographed spot on the Dorset Jurassic Coast, Durdle Door is an impressive natural limestone archway standing in the sea. That was created around 10,000 years ago. It stands at the foot of a steep path followed by a set of wooden steps. There is a car park nearby, but as it's a really popular tourist spot, you really need to pick your times well of when you go.  Ice creams are sold via a small boat that comes back and forth from Weymouth!

The coastal path between two iconic landmarks of Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door is only just over a mile long, yet it within this short distance,  you can see some of the best coastal scenery in the country. Especially in the summer when the wild flowers are out. There's a steep slope to climb to begin with from Lulworth Cove, but after this it is easy and relatively flat. There are lots of suggestions for routes online where you can combine other spots of interest along the way. 

If you're looking for a self-catering holiday cottage that is dog friendly with a hot tub and log burner within easy reach of Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door on the Jurassic Coast, the Old Post Office in Glanvilles Wootton is worthy of consideration. 

The hamlet of Glanvilles Wootton is a quiet and peaceful village north of Dorchester. Guests of the holiday cottage are welcome to use the village tennis court for a small fee, there's the Hunters Moon Pub a 15-20 minute walk across the fields and a local farm cafe nearby too.