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Durlston Head & Anvil Head loop from Durlston Castle — Isle of Purbeck

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Swanage

Durlston Head & Anvil Head loop from Durlston Castle — Isle of Purbeck

Moderate

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Durlston Head & Anvil Head loop from Durlston Castle — Isle of Purbeck

00:39

2.20km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Dorset AONB

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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244 m

The Great Globe at Durlston Country Park

Highlight • Historical Site

This casting size world globe is impressive. The information on it and the existing stone slabs is difficult to read due to weathering.

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2

909 m

View of Tilly Whim Caves

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is often very windy here and the whipped water crashes against the rocky coast.

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3

1.01 km

Anvil Point Lighthouse

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Anvil Point Lighthouse, situated within Durlston Country Park, was completed in 1881 to warn ships of the hazardous seas nearby. These days, the lighthouse is open for guided tours and can be rented as holiday accommodation.

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4

2.06 km

Durlston Castle

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Near Durlston Castle there is a hiking trail high above the sea. There are wonderful views of the rocky cliffs.

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2.20 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

743 m

721 m

471 m

151 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

956 m

743 m

245 m

151 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 30 May

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