Durdle Door | West Lulworth | Dorset | BH20 5PU | www.lulworth.com
Durdle Door is one of the most iconic natural landmarks on the Jurassic Coast and one of the most photographed stone arches in the world. Formed when the sea cut through Portland limestone around 10,000 years ago, the dramatic arch sits just beyond West Lulworth and offers breathtaking coastal views.
Looking west over the beach, you can spot isolated stacks out at sea, showing where an older coastline once lay. This stretch of coast is shaped by merged bays and helps illustrate how nearby places such as Lulworth Cove and Stair Hole may evolve over thousands of years.
Follow the natural cliff path down to Durdle Door Beach (or take the steps to Man O’War Beach) and you’ll see the tilted Purbeck Beds clearly exposed in the cliffs. At the base of the chalk cliffs you may notice sea-carved caves (wave-cut notches). Please do not enter them — cliff falls are common.
Durdle Door is a must-see day out when staying in Purbeck. Whether you enjoy coastal walking, rock pooling, photography, nature spotting or simply soaking up the views, it’s a spectacular place to spend a few hours.
Distance from Woodyhyde Campsite: approximately 30 minutes by car via West Lulworth.
Staying with us? Check availability and book at Woodyhyde for the perfect base to explore the Jurassic Coast.