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DORSET opt I A loop of Portland from Chesil Beach

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DORSET opt I A loop of Portland from Chesil Beach

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June 29, 2026

DORSET opt I A loop of Portland from Chesil Beach

Hard

05:36

20.3km

3.6km/h

330m

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Overview

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

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Jurassic Coast

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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141 m

Chesil Beach

Highlight • Beach

The 18-mile (30 km) Chesil Beach is a dramatic shingle strip which connects Abbotsbury to Portland. Thanks to the shingle ridge, a large, brackish lagoon lies immediately behind, protected from …

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4.47 km

West Cliff, Jurassic Coast

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful idyllic coastal path with wonderful views 🤩

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7.48 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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8.53 km

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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13.1 km

The Cuttings Bouldering Field

Highlight • Natural

Maze-like boulder field that leads down to the sea. Lots of little paths, bouldering problems and bumblebees!

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20.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

2.98 km

1.67 km

739 m

466 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

3.53 km

1.89 km

1.88 km

551 m

146 m

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DORSET opt I A loop of Portland from Chesil Beach

Chesil Beach

West Cliff, Jurassic Coast

Old Higher Lighthouse

Portland Bill Lighthouse

The Cuttings Bouldering Field

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