Bat's Head and Butter Rock – View of Lulworth Cove loop from West Lulworth

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Bat's Head and Butter Rock – View of Lulworth Cove loop from West Lulworth

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Bat's Head and Butter Rock – View of Lulworth Cove loop from West Lulworth

06:01

48.5km

1,470m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly runnable paths. Some sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 36.6 km for 2.04 km

Open: • Saturday-Sunday (otherwise closed)

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Highlight • Natural Monument

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Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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