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Weymouth And Portland
Portland

Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill – Portland Bill Lighthouse loop from Isle of Portland

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Weymouth And Portland
Portland

Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill – Portland Bill Lighthouse loop from Isle of Portland

Hard

4.0

(1)

199

runners

Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill – Portland Bill Lighthouse loop from Isle of Portland

01:44

15.4km

210m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Jurassic Coast

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

2.95 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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2

3.22 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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3

3.25 km

Portland Bill Lighthouse

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

7.31 km

Rufus Castle

Castle

5

10.1 km

View of the East Dorset coast

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stunning view. Be aware that the route to North along the coast is closed. but from here you can drive West through small roads

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6

11.4 km

This is a stunning view of Chesil Bank, which is a 14 mile long bank of pebbles stretching from Abbotsbury to Portland Bill. It was formed naturally by long-shore drift …

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7

12.1 km

8

12.2 km

View of Chesil Beach and Weymouth

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

12.5 km

View of Chesil Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you climb up the hill on Portland a great view along Chesil beach opens up.

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15.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.7 km

1.68 km

1.25 km

1.24 km

365 m

103 m

Surfaces

8.76 km

2.49 km

2.31 km

1.79 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 27 June

19°C

16°C

29 %

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