The Top 5 Caves in Dorset
Looking to visit a cave in Dorset on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Dorset’s 5
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: October 12, 2025
Stair Hole is a small cove where you can see the extraordinary folds of limestone strata known as the ‘Lulworth Crumple’. The unique rock structure was created during the Alpine orogeny and exposed by subsequent erosion.
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Purbeck marble was mined in the former quarry until the middle of the 20th century.
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Kayakers often drive through the small cave. It is beautiful to look at and the colorful kayaks with the turquoise sea make a beautiful photo opportunity
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Cave Hole is a large cave on the south east side of the Isle of Portland, a large peninsular in Dorset, England. It has a blowhole and a wooden crane, …
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It is often very windy here and the whipped water crashes against the rocky coast.
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