Durlston Head Castle (located at the beginning of this part of the Jurassic coastline which is UNESCO World Heritage since 2001, first in England) offers stunning views from its Belvedere over Swanage bay, It also has a nice cafe with a sun terrace, and a visitor centre with lots of information about the place. A perfect place to rest and chill out 😎🤩

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June 3, 2024

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Get here early and on a clear day.... you'll be hard pushed to find a better place to catch a beautiful sunrise.
John Mowlem, a Swanage-born man, was a stonemason …

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Location: Swanage, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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