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Location: Chaldon Herring, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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1. View of Durdle Door – Lulworth Cove loop from Chaldon Herring

15.9km

04:32

350m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Durdle Door – Stair Hole Rock Arches loop from West Lulworth

12.0km

03:41

400m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of Durdle Door – Lulworth Cove loop from Osmington

29.2km

08:29

720m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Mike Cree

August 31, 2024

Doodle door, or Durdle door as it's called is one of Dorset’s most photographed and iconic landmarks. It is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and is an extremely popular beauty spot.

The magnificent natural limestone arch was formed when the power of the waves eroded the rock and forged a hole through the middle. The name Durdle is derived from an old English word ‘thirl’, which means to pierce, bore or drill.

Anna Wanderful 🌲🥾🌳

June 4, 2025

Breathtaking views of the cliffs and the sea make this a great place to hike and, in the summer, definitely swim. I recommend staying at the nearby Durdle Door Holiday Park.

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Malcolm Edwards

July 15, 2025

great land

mark well worth a visit

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Location: Chaldon Herring, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

Durdle Door

1. View of Durdle Door – Lulworth Cove loop from Chaldon Herring

2. View of Durdle Door – Stair Hole Rock Arches loop from West Lulworth

3. View of Durdle Door – Lulworth Cove loop from Osmington

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