WALKS IN DORSET at DURDLE DOOR, LULWORTH COVE & MUPE BAY (4K)
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- Опубліковано 8 січ 2025
- In this episode of my series “ Walks in Dorset”, I take a 5 mile circular walk between Durdle Door & Lulworth Cove on the Jurassic Coast (South of the village of West Lulworth). Once again I am accompanied by my Whippet, Logan.
The walk can be started from either Durdle Door (car park opens at 9am) or Lulworth Cove ( car park open 24 hours a day).
I started my walk at the iconic Durdle Door - a natural arch of resistant rock that has become one of the most photographed images in Dorset! After a wander along the beach, I joined the South West Coast Path and made my way to Lulworth Cove (after a short detour to explore the Bronze Age barrow at the top of Hambury Tout).
Before looking around the hamlet at Lulworth Cove, I visited Stair Hole - a small cove that is in the process of being formed to the West of Lulworth Cove itself.
My route then took me on a section of the Hardy Way around the shoreline of the cove before heading uphill to Bindon Hill and then on to Pepler's Point.
After a visit to the “Fossil Forest” (the remains of a submerged Forest from the Jurassic Period), I continued Eastward towards Mupe Bay. I was hoping to explore the Smuggler's Cave in Bacon Hole but had to abort my attempt due to the rocks (it was just too tricky with all my camera gear as well as looking after Logan). However, I did manage a lovely stroll along the beach at Mupe bay.
My return journey took me past the tiny chapel that is close to where the old Bindon Abbey was once located (now long gone).
My final destination was The Lulworth Cove Inn for light refreshments!
I should point out that both Durdle Door & Lulworth Cove are very popular tourist destinations and can get VERY busy at times. Both beaches are dog friendly.
Information Sources: Wikipedia, Dorset Churches, Historic England, British History Online & Dorset OPC.
Historic Maps NLS Maps 'Reproduced with the permission of the National Library of Scotland' maps.nls.uk/in...
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
Aerial pictures courtesy of Google Maps
Music by Original Spruce (Copyright owner). Permission for me to use this track has been given to me by the copyright owner. 2022. Tracks (in order of appearance in the video): 1) Pembrokeshire, 2) Eko Eko, 3) Open The G, 4) Nicely Stone , 5) No Time For Lillies, 6) Martin Down, 7) Marching The Moors & 8) Nicely Stone. (To download these tracks & other music by Original Spruce go to: spruce1.bandca...
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I did most of that walk over 30 years ago with my dog! That really brought back memories - because it hasn't changed a bit.
It is a spectacular section of the Jurassic Coast around there fore sure! Thanks for watching.
Your videos are wonderful, informative and colourful. Your relaxed approach and commentary are a soothing watch. Thank you for sharing your adventures with the wider world.
Thank you & indeed thanks for watching.
Hello from Florida . I recently found your channel and spent today watching a couple of them.
I love your walks, the scenery and all the old buildings etc . The information you shared is just fantastic.
Wishing you and Logan many , many more happy
walks.
Hi Dave absolutely wonderful walk taking in Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, and Mupe Bay. I thought i might have watched this episode, but possibly not, as i had not made any comments. However, i have now, and it is a really nice walk, even though its quite hilly. At some stage we will get to visit Durdle Door and the surrounding areas. I was struck by those historic buildings hidden from view. What a fabulous story they could tell. Many Thanks Dave and of course Logan.
I’ve been here a few times. Beautiful. Thank you
Just discovered this channel. Absolutely fantastic. Your delivery is spot on, educational and no pointless background music. And the star Logan is gorgeous. Keep up the good work. 👍
Thank you Stuart and indeed welcome to the channel! I hope that you get to enjoy the future videos in the series. Thanks for watching.
I visited Luworth Cove many times in the 60s,when parking was FREE. But it's a glorious place to be sure. Thanks to you both for your hard work on those steep climbs
Thank you Lionel. Oh for the days of free parking!
Stunning area Dave .You and Logan must be fit to walk them steep hills and cliffs .👍
Thanks Ian. Logan is fit .... not so sure about me though!
Pasties with a ferret to wash it down great choice my friend and another cracking video again alan
Thank you Alan. A great way to end a walk!
What dedication to duty Dave, on the beach at 7.00 a.m. and in the pub at the end!. Lovely walk on a gorgeous day. The "purple" flowers above Durdle Door were Red Valerian I think, could be wrong, they weren't in close-up. I again commend your effort, down and back up from the beach at Durdle Door, down and up at the Fossil Forest and at Mupe Bay and all the back and fro' for the filming. And then had to walk back to the car, I bet you had more than one Fursty Ferret! Must keep up the stamina. All your efforts are much appreciated, keep 'em coming.
Thank you. Yes, I earned my pint (s) that day!
That brings back so many memories of camping there with my parents, and in later years when my son was in Scouts. Thank you and take care.
Thank you Christine. :)
Thanks, Dave! Your early start certainly gave some great people-free views.
Thank you Jim. Yes, if only the sun rose in the West .... then my photos of Durdle Door would have been better!
Hello Dave,
I am from Austria and next week
my family and I will visit Dorset.
We will stay in a cottage in Winterborne houghton and then we will explore all the wonderful places you showed us before.
Now I have seen thos Video and I cant wait to see this place for real. Please excuse my bad English....I hope I get better in time....thank you for your walks and give logan a big hug.
We have also a dog ...a new foundland dog called Kelly.
Best wishes for you...Michaela Mitterhuber
Thank you Michaela. I hope that you have great weather for your visit. Thanks for watching.
Thank you very much....❤
Cheers Dave. Another great memory. Parts of Dorset we do miss at times but not in the summer school holidays 😂.
Thanks Al. Yes, you do need to pick the right time to visit both Durdle Door & Lulworth Cove!
How enjoyable Dave. I love it.
Thank you Martin. :)
Thank you so much for filming another one of my favourite places - full of childhood memories. You must have been exhausted at the end of the day!
Thank you Angela. Yes, we slept well that night!
97 steps down ..... lovely walk Dave, thankyou very much !
Thanks Gareth. Yes ... I think my knees prefer going uphill!
Lovely video Dave. Been along that stretch on my boat. Beautiful from both sides 👍
Thank you .I imagine that it must be great viewing Durdle Door from the sea.
@@DaveFord Here’s the video I took of our trip. 3.35m is Durdle Door. This was when all the cruise ships were anchored up along the south coast. 👍
Lovely walk Dave. I think Logan might have made easier going of that shingle than you though! Thanks for another wonderful video 😊
Thanks Ian. Yes indeed .... although Logan does have the advantage of an extra set of legs!
Brilliant sheila and I have been there it brought back memories. The sea looking just as beautiful. Enjoyed the whippet zoom😅😊
Thanks Ralph. Yes, Logan does love a run at the beach!
Beautiful walk to watch on a Sunday evening . The sea is so beautiful and the whole area of Dorset is gorgeous Dave. Wonderful walk Dave and Logan .. I feel like I am walking along with you both. Just amazing scenery . Thank you 👏🏻💕
Thank you Melissa. Some of the coastline around there is quite stunning.
@@DaveFord It is Dave . Hope you are having wonderful day! ☀️
Great walk! Thanks!
Thank you Hannu. :)
What a beautiful day and lovely walk. I must visit it ! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks Heather. It is a beautiful spot.
Nice walk Dave, just delightful and its on our doorstep 😊
Thank you Matt. :)
The cove is wonderful place to walk and explore
It is an amazing place Keith ....incredible scenery.
That's quite correct Tears for Fears and Cliff Richard both filmed their videos at Durdle Door, but more significantly and importantly it was the start point for one of Dave and Logan's famous walks.
Yes indeed! Thanks for watching.
One of my favourite areas of swcp but usually very busy! Only once when I stayed at Lulworth Youth Hostel and set off very early have I seen Durdle Door with no one on beach. You still managed to show me some new things I had not seen. Have you done the smugglers path from White Nothe? Looks like you both enjoyed your day at the seaside!
Yes, we both enjoyed our day there. We passed the top of the Smugglers Path when we did a video that included White Nothe ..... but it looked far too steep for us to attempt!
splendid!!! I fall in love!❤❤❤👋👋👋
Thank you & indeed thanks for watching.
Fab video!. Was here last weekend! Saw the old sailing ship too..any ideas what or who it is?
Thanks Barrie. I am not 100% sure but I was wondering if t might have been the Sail Training Ship Tenacious that is Portland based?
Thanks David..possibly moonfleet a leisure sailing company having googled it!?
Hello from Florida . I recently found your channel and spent today watching a couple of them.
I love your walks, the scenery and all the old buildings etc . The information you shared is just fantastic.
Wishing you and Logan many , many more happy
walks.
Thank you & indeed welcome to the channel! I hope that you enjoy the future videos in the series. Thanks for watching.