Rufus Rift is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode DT5 1JA), in the parish of Portland.

How do I get to Rufus Rift?

The nearest railway station is Weymouth, about 8.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT5 1JA.

Is Rufus Rift a protected site?

Yes — Rufus Rift is part of the Isle of Portland SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

How do I get to Rufus Rift?

Drivers can navigate to postcode DT5 1JA. It sits within the South Dorset parliamentary constituency.

Caves · South West England

Rufus Rift

In or near Fortuneswell.

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Rufus Rift — cave in england south east.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Weymouth · 8.7 km

Rufus Rift is a cave located in england south east. A British cave recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in carboniferous limestone country.

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Isle of Portland SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Rufus Rift is a cave located in South-East England. It is known for its distinctive geological formations and natural beauty. Visitors can expect a unique underground environment, ideal for exploration and appreciation of natural rock structures. The site provides opportunities for walking and caving activities, catering to those interested in geology and outdoor pursuits.

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Coordinates: 50.5396, -2.4281
District: Dorset
Parish: Portland
Postcode: DT5 1JA
Parliamentary constituency: South Dorset
Nearest railway station: Weymouth — 8.7 km

Sources

osm: n11039513994 (ODbL)

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Caves · South West England

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Historic churches · South West England

St Andrew's Church, Portland

St Andrew's Church, Portland — church in Portland, Dorset, England, UK.

↗ portlandmuseum.co.uk

Pirate Gravestone, Church Ope Cove, Dorset - geograph.org.uk - 2274783

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Historic houses · South West England

John Penn's Bath

John Penn's Bath — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

👶↗ portlandmuseum.co.uk

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Castles · South West England

Rufus Castle

Rufus Castle — Grade I listed castle in Portland, Dorset, England, UK.

👶↗ portlandmuseum.co.uk

Benchmark on Portland Museum building - geograph.org.uk - 3161767

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Museums · South West England

Portland Museum

Portland Museum — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

👶↗ portlandmuseum.co.uk

Beach huts, Church Ope Cove - geograph.org.uk - 1030796

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Beaches · South West England

Church Ope Cove

Church Ope Cove is a beach in the United Kingdom.

🐕👶↗ portlandmuseum.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Rufus Rift

Places to stay

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Hostels · South West England

Young Men's Christian Association

Young Men's Christian Association — a hostel in england south east.

↗ portlandymca.org.uk

Portland, farm track - geograph.org.uk - 3704682

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Campsites · South West England

Sweet Hill Farm

Sweet Hill Farm — a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ sweethillfarm.co.uk

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Hotels · South West England

Portland Spa Hotel

Portland Spa Hotel — a hotel in england south east.

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Hotels · South West England

Royal Breakwater

Royal Breakwater — a hotel in england south east.

↗ the-royal-breakwater.dorsethotels.net

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Caravan parks · South West England

WPNSA Motorhome Area

WPNSA Motorhome Area — a caravan park in england south east.

Wyke Regis, holiday park - geograph.org.uk - 4144840

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Caravan parks · South West England

Chesil Holiday Park

Chesil Holiday Park — a caravan park in england south east.