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Weymouth And Portland
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Portland Bill Lighthouse – Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill loop from Southwell

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Weymouth And Portland
Portland

Portland Bill Lighthouse – Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill loop from Southwell

Easy

4.3

(3)

17

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Portland Bill Lighthouse – Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill loop from Southwell

01:05

3.95km

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: October 29, 2025

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212 m

Portland Bill Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Portland Bill Lighthouse reopened in 2015 as a visitor centre. You can now climb to the top of the lighthouse and experience breathtaking views over the Dorset coastline. The former …

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280 m

Portland Bill Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Open 7 days a week from 10am til 5pm
Admission prices - Visitor Centre only
Adults £3.00
Family ticket (2 adults and up to 2 children) £8.00
Child (age 16 …

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330 m

Seaside Beer Spot

Highlight • Viewpoint

By the sea, at sunset,
A cold beer refreshes the heart.
The sound of the waves, so gentle and quiet,
Accompanies my small circle.

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1.56 km

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2.51 km

Old Higher Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Higher Lighthouse on the western edge of Portland. It was built in the 18th century and used until 1906. Today there are three holiday cottages on the site using …

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2.55 km

Anvil Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Structure

The Anvil Point Lighthouse in Portland, England, is a fascinating place, captivating both for its historical significance and its stunning location. The lighthouse, which was commissioned in 1881, offers beautiful …

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2.74 km

A roped-up path leads down to a breathtaking tongue, off the cliff, to a very special view.

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3.69 km

Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pulpit Rock is a wonderful spectacle to behold on the Dorset coast. Formed as a result of quarrying during the late 19th century, the name comes from the stack’s resemblance to an open bible leaning on a pulpit.

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3.95 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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3.31 km

611 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.46 km

264 m

222 m

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