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8.2

Very good

Durdle door beach

Q: What is the closest accommodation to the Durdle door beach?

There are 122 places to stay in the Durdle door beach area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Durdle door beach include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3324286&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">The Cottage Studio</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=5374369&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Dongola Bed & Breakfast</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4055657&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Frome Dale</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2224026&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Nutley Farm</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=4416235&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Ivy Cottage</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=7119919&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Laurel Cottage</a></li></ul>

Jurassic Coast

West Lulworth, United Kingdom

#61 out of 570 in England

8.2

Very good

Free entrance Virgin beach Picturesque Easy access Light fine pebble Fine pebbles bottom Short mountain trail

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Located outside the settlement

West Lulworth • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Bar Klify

390m

Bar Man O'War Bar & Restaurant

7 - Good 620m

Cafe Finleys Café

8 - Very good 1.3km

Cafe Coffee Bar

2 - Very poor 1.4km

Bar Lulworth Cove Inn, Pub Restaurant & Accommodation

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Cafe The Dolls House

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Cafe The Saltwater Grill

6.6 - Good 1.4km

Restaurant Lulworth Lodge

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Cafe The Cove Kiosk

3.6 - Frustrating 1.5km

Hiking Area Hilltop — West Lulworth

700m

Hiking Area Lulworth steps

1km

Hiking Area Lulworth Cove SW coastal path

1.3km

Hiking Area South coast path

1.4km

Park Lulworth Cove Cliffs

1.6km

Hiking Area Lulworth cove

1.7km

Hiking Area On the path to Lulworth Cove

1.9km

Hiking Area Path to Lulworth

2.6km

Zoo Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre

9.3km

Ice Cream Shop Jake's Shop at Lulworth

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Ice Cream Shop Lulworth Cove Gift Shop

8.2 - Very good 1.4km

Ice Cream Shop The Ice Cream Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Supermarket Londis

1.4km

Ice Cream Shop Purbeck ice cream

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Durdle Door Holiday Park

9 - Excellent 650m

Tourist Attraction Stair Hole

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Lulworth Cove

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Fossil Forest, Dorset

2.1km

Wedding Venue Lulworth Castle Wareham

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Flower's Barrow

9.6 - Exceptional 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Tyneham Village

7.3km

Museum The Tank Museum

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Jordan Hill Roman Temple

8.2 - Very good 9.8km

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About

Durdle door beach is located on the English channel (part of North Atlantic Ocean) and it is in the 4th place out of 32 beaches in the Dorset region The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs.

It is a spacious bay with crystal blue water and light fine pebble, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is partially crowded during the high season. There is a campsite located nearby.

Durdle door beach coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

5 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Mupe Bay beach, which has a rating of 7.

Durdle door beach (Dorset) is located outside the West Lulworth settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Durdle door beach with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.

Weather

history

+21 ^o C +13 ^o C

Air temperature

9.1 M/S

Wind

+16 ^o C

Water temperature

1.3 M

Wave height

Located outside the settlement

West Lulworth • 1.8 km

Map of beach

Bar Klify

390m

Bar Man O'War Bar & Restaurant

7 - Good 620m

Cafe Finleys Café

8 - Very good 1.3km

Cafe Coffee Bar

2 - Very poor 1.4km

Bar Lulworth Cove Inn, Pub Restaurant & Accommodation

8.6 - Excellent 1.4km

Cafe The Dolls House

8.8 - Excellent 1.4km

Cafe The Saltwater Grill

6.6 - Good 1.4km

Restaurant Lulworth Lodge

9.2 - Excellent 1.5km

Cafe The Cove Kiosk

3.6 - Frustrating 1.5km

Hiking Area Hilltop — West Lulworth

700m

Hiking Area Lulworth steps

1km

Hiking Area Lulworth Cove SW coastal path

1.3km

Hiking Area South coast path

1.4km

Park Lulworth Cove Cliffs

1.6km

Hiking Area Lulworth cove

1.7km

Hiking Area On the path to Lulworth Cove

1.9km

Hiking Area Path to Lulworth

2.6km

Zoo Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre

9.3km

Ice Cream Shop Jake's Shop at Lulworth

9 - Excellent 1.4km

Ice Cream Shop Lulworth Cove Gift Shop

8.2 - Very good 1.4km

Ice Cream Shop The Ice Cream Parlour

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Supermarket Londis

1.4km

Ice Cream Shop Purbeck ice cream

9.6 - Exceptional 1.4km

Tourist Attraction Durdle Door Holiday Park

9 - Excellent 650m

Tourist Attraction Stair Hole

1.4km

Tourist Attraction Lulworth Cove

1.6km

Tourist Attraction Fossil Forest, Dorset

2.1km

Wedding Venue Lulworth Castle Wareham

4.8km

Tourist Attraction Flower's Barrow

9.6 - Exceptional 5.5km

Tourist Attraction Tyneham Village

7.3km

Museum The Tank Museum

8.4km

Tourist Attraction Jordan Hill Roman Temple

8.2 - Very good 9.8km

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Located at nearest locality

West Lulworth • 9.7km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

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Localities

Nearest

West Lulworth • 1.8km

Transport

Airport

BOH • 35.2km

Bus Station

War Memorial • 2km

Train Station

Moreton • 9.2km

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Questions and answers

What is the water and sand quality of the Durdle door beach?

The Durdle door beach is covered with light small pebbles. It's very clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is convenient from small pebbles.

What are the key activities at Durdle door beach?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Durdle door beach, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.

Is the Durdle door beach good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Durdle door beach does not have a wave-protected swimming area, but there are usually no strong waves during the season.

There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Durdle door beach good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with small pebbles and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Durdle door beach secluded and good for relaxing?

The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.

The following features add extra points:

Picturesque views of the sea and the surrounding nature
Mountains/hills in the vicinity

What are the key audiences of Durdle door beach?

Durdle door beach can be a good place for the following groups of travelers:

Campers

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Durdle door beach?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Durdle door beach.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Klify is the closest place located 600 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Durdle door beach?

There are 122 places to stay in the Durdle door beach area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Durdle door beach include:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

How far is the Durdle door beach from parking?

The Durdle door beach has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.

Are there any attractions nearby Durdle door beach?

There are 3 attractions near Durdle door beach that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Durdle Door Holiday Park located in 0.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Durdle door beach?

The month with the highest temperature in Durdle door beach is July. Its average value reaches 21°C. The warmest sea is in September, the average value is 17°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 10°C. See more details in weather section.

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Durdle door beach (Dorset) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Durdle door beach (Dorset) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Durdle door beach for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.