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Historic Loading Crane – Red Crane, Portland Bill loop from Isle of Portland

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Weymouth And Portland

Portland

Historic Loading Crane – Red Crane, Portland Bill loop from Isle of Portland

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Historic Loading Crane – Red Crane, Portland Bill loop from Isle of Portland

01:26

5.33km

70m

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: April 19, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.39 km

Steven P. Woodward Memorial Bench

Highlight • Viewpoint

Memorial bench erected in memory of Steven P - offers a great view out to the sea.

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2.67 km

Cave Hole

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cave Hole is a large cave on the south east side of the Isle of Portland, a large peninsular in Dorset, England. It has a blowhole and a wooden crane, …

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3.04 km

Historic Loading Crane

Highlight • Monument

The most famous historic loading crane on the Isle of Portland is the Red Crane, located at the southernmost tip of the island near Portland Bill Lighthouse.
This crane is …

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3.05 km

Red Crane, Portland Bill

Highlight • Monument

Great piece of equipment to stumble across. All these remnants from time gone by really add to the character of the area.

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5.33 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.86 km

1.34 km

774 m

200 m

111 m

Surfaces

2.68 km

1.34 km

899 m

338 m

Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

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Historic Loading Crane – Red Crane, Portland Bill loop from Isle of Portland

Steven P. Woodward Memorial Bench

Cave Hole

Historic Loading Crane

Red Crane, Portland Bill

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