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Enchanted Stone Archway – Church Ope Cove loop from Isle of Portland

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Weymouth And Portland

Portland

Enchanted Stone Archway – Church Ope Cove loop from Isle of Portland

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Enchanted Stone Archway – Church Ope Cove loop from Isle of Portland

01:20

4.63km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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214 m

Enchanted Stone Archway

Highlight • Structure

Archway to the infamous pirates graveyard.

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248 m

St Andrew's Church Ruins

Highlight • Monument

St Andrew's was Portland's first parish church and remained as such until the mid-18th century. It is now one of the island's prime historical sites, and is a Grade II …

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265 m

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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392 m

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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597 m

Rufus Castle

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Rufus Castle was reportedly built for William II, although the structure seen standing in ruins today is not of that date. In 1142, Robert, Earl of Gloucester, had captured the …

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4.47 km

Dinosaurs, fossils, shipwrecks and smugglers, stone carving, seafaring, groundbreaking scientists and world-famous authors: Portland Museum packs in an astonishing collection that reflects the history and people of this distinctive island community.

portlandmuseum.co.uk

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4.63 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.66 km

690 m

109 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.62 km

649 m

222 m

109 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Monday 18 May

15°C

11°C

38 %

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Enchanted Stone Archway – Church Ope Cove loop from Isle of Portland

Enchanted Stone Archway

St Andrew's Church Ruins

Pirates' Graveyard – Resting Place of the Sea Ghost Crew

Church Ope Cove

Rufus Castle

Portland Museum

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