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Durlston Castle – View of Tilly Whim Caves loop from Swanage

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Durlston Castle – View of Tilly Whim Caves loop from Swanage

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Durlston Castle – View of Tilly Whim Caves loop from Swanage

00:32

1.78km

60m

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 18, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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40 m

Durlston National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

quite.hilly to get here. great cafe and views and walks around Durlston. fabulous for bird watching

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211 m

Durlston Castle

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

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234 m

Drinking Water Fountain

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580 m

The Great Globe at Durlston Country Park

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This casting size world globe is impressive. The information on it and the existing stone slabs is difficult to read due to weathering.

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829 m

Dolphin Watching Shelter in Dorset National Landscape

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Perfect to watch the bay for dolphins if it is raining or windy.

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1.08 km

View of Tilly Whim Caves

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

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1.63 km

View of Porthcawl Bay

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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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1.67 km

Sensory Discovery Wheel, Dorset National Landscape

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1.78 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.58 km

120 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

766 m

309 m

304 m

150 m

101 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Sunday 30 August

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Durlston Castle – View of Tilly Whim Caves loop from Swanage

Durlston National Nature Reserve

Durlston Castle

Drinking Water Fountain

The Great Globe at Durlston Country Park

Dolphin Watching Shelter in Dorset National Landscape

View of Tilly Whim Caves

View of Porthcawl Bay

Sensory Discovery Wheel, Dorset National Landscape

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