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Anvil Point Lighthouse – Durlston Castle loop from Swanage

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Anvil Point Lighthouse – Durlston Castle loop from Swanage

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Anvil Point Lighthouse – Durlston Castle loop from Swanage

01:47

6.05km

160m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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933 m

View of Porthcawl Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Located just below Durlston castle as you head down to the globe. nice to stop here and admire the views of the bay

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1.08 km

Durlston National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

quite.hilly to get here. great cafe and views and walks around Durlston. fabulous for bird watching

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1.22 km

Sunrise View in Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

Got to the park just in time to witness the most glorious of sunrises.

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1.66 km

View of Tilly Whim Caves

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is often very windy here and the whipped water crashes against the rocky coast.

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1.95 km

Anvil Point Lighthouse, situated within Durlston Country Park, was completed in 1881 to warn ships of the hazardous seas nearby. These days, the lighthouse is open for guided tours and can be rented as holiday accommodation.

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4.61 km

Dolphin Watching Shelter in Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

Perfect to watch the bay for dolphins if it is raining or windy.

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4.86 km

The Great Globe at Durlston Country Park

Highlight • Historical Site

This casting size world globe is impressive. The information on it and the existing stone slabs is difficult to read due to weathering.

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4.93 km

Durlston Castle

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Near Durlston Castle there is a hiking trail high above the sea. There are wonderful views of the rocky cliffs.

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6.05 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.73 km

2.47 km

461 m

225 m

135 m

Surfaces

1.68 km

1.52 km

563 m

522 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

18°C

14°C

55 %

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Max wind speed: 41.0 km/h

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Anvil Point Lighthouse – Durlston Castle loop from Swanage

View of Porthcawl Bay

Durlston National Nature Reserve

Sunrise View in Dorset National Landscape

View of Tilly Whim Caves