Durlston Castle – Anvil Point Lighthouse loop from Swanage

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Durlston Castle – Anvil Point Lighthouse loop from Swanage

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Durlston Castle – Anvil Point Lighthouse loop from Swanage

01:35

5.39km

150m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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610 m

Undercliff Woodland Path

Highlight • Forest

you could take the short cut and keep along road but if you don't mind a few steel steps it's worth it going down into this woodland

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615 m

Caves Near Durlston National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Cave

Stay out of caves. Contain wee beasties...... well bats anyway. so leave them be.

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1.41 km

View of Durlston Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Located just below Durlston castle as you head down to the globe. nice to stop here and admire the views of the bay

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1.58 km

Durlston Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Near Durlston Castle there is a hiking trail high above the sea. There are wonderful views of the rocky cliffs.

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2.00 km

View of Tilly Whim Caves

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is often very windy here and the whipped water crashes against the rocky coast.

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2.29 km

Anvil Point Lighthouse, situated within Durlston Country Park, was completed in 1881 to warn ships of the hazardous seas nearby. These days, the lighthouse is open for guided tours and can be rented as holiday accommodation.

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5.05 km

Swanage Waterfront Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Svanage, the harbor and the waterfront are very clear.

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5.32 km

Prince Albert Gardens Amphitheatre

Highlight • Viewpoint

Also known as Prince Albert Gardens. It was established in 1996.
The site was originally open grazing land. Prior to being established as a park, Prince Albert Gardens was the site of a miniature golf course.

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5.39 km

End point

Parking

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