Where is Durdle Door?

Durdle Door is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5PU), in the parish of West Lulworth.

How do I get to Durdle Door?

The nearest railway station is Wool, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5PU.

Who owns Durdle Door?

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Is Durdle Door a protected site?

Yes — Durdle Door is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).

Is Durdle Door free to visit?

Yes, Durdle Door is free to enter.

How do I get to Durdle Door?

The nearest railway station is Wool, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5PU.

Beaches · South West England

Durdle Door

In or near West Lulworth.

Free admission★ 4.8 · 10,520 Google reviews

Durdle Door — Beach (pebblestone).

Chalk boulders below Swyre Head - geograph.org.uk - 5191993 — Ian Capper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–3 h
Best time of year: Summer (Jun–Aug)
Nearest railway station: Wool · 7.9 km

Free entry
Family-friendly
Dog-friendly

Durdle Door is a beach on the coast of South-East England. The site is within the Dorset National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Wool, about 7.9 km away. Postcode area BH20.

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Official information

Durdle Door is a famous natural rock arch located on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. Visitors can enjoy scenic walks, explore the surrounding beaches, and take in the breathtaking views of the coastline. The area is also known for its geological significance and cultural references in films and music videos.

Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Durdle Door (sometimes written Durdle Dor) is a natural limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast near Lulworth in Dorset, England. It is privately owned by the Weld family, who own the Lulworth Estate, but it is also open to the public.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates: 50.6222, -2.2834
District: Dorset
Parish: West Lulworth
Postcode: BH20 5PU
Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
Nearest railway station: Wool — 7.9 km
Official site: www.worldheritagecoast.net

Sources

osm: w299298151 (ODbL)
wikipedia: Durdle Door (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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