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Church Ope Cove – Red Crane, Portland Bill loop from Isle of Portland

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Weymouth And Portland

Portland

Church Ope Cove – Red Crane, Portland Bill loop from Isle of Portland

Moderate

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Church Ope Cove – Red Crane, Portland Bill loop from Isle of Portland

02:44

9.99km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 30, 2026

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Jurassic Coast

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Bus stop

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2.11 km

Pirates' Graveyard – Resting Place of the Sea Ghost Crew

Highlight • Monument

The final resting place of the Infamous Pirate Captain John 'THE FLAYER' Humperding and his crew of the Pirate ship SEA GHOST. Cornered in the Ope Cove by Commander James …

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2.23 km

Church Ope Cove

Highlight • Historical Site

Church Ope Cove is a sheltered and secluded spot with soft sand and turquoise waters. One of Portland’s hidden gems, and the only beach on the eastern side of the …

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2.47 km

Church Ope Cove Beach Huts and Coastal Path

Highlight • Beach

A rewarding hike on a beautiful coast 👍

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2.79 km

View of Church Ope Cove

Highlight • Historical Site

To access the beach there are two paths. The main path follows the road past Portland Museum and leads under the arch bridge of Rufus Castle, then down concrete steps …

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3.83 km

Steven P. Woodward Memorial Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Memorial bench erected in memory of Steven P - offers a great view out to the sea.

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5.10 km

Cave Hole

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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5.47 km

Historic Loading Crane

Highlight • Monument

The most famous historic loading crane on the Isle of Portland is the Red Crane, located at the southernmost tip of the island near Portland Bill Lighthouse.
This crane is …

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5.49 km

Red Crane, Portland Bill

Highlight • Monument

Great piece of equipment to stumble across. All these remnants from time gone by really add to the character of the area.

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9.99 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.69 km

1.55 km

1.42 km

792 m

536 m

Surfaces

6.64 km

1.42 km

1.13 km

366 m

221 m

217 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

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Church Ope Cove – Red Crane, Portland Bill loop from Isle of Portland

Pirates' Graveyard – Resting Place of the Sea Ghost Crew

Church Ope Cove

Church Ope Cove Beach Huts and Coastal Path

View of Church Ope Cove

Steven P. Woodward Memorial Bench

Cave Hole

Historic Loading Crane

Red Crane, Portland Bill

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