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Durdle Door – Bat's Head and Butter Rock loop from West Lulworth

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Durdle Door – Bat's Head and Butter Rock loop from West Lulworth

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Durdle Door – Bat's Head and Butter Rock loop from West Lulworth

03:28

27.5km

780m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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3.91 km

Durdle Door

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What an impressive natural experience.

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Durdle Door — natural limestone arch

Highlight • Natural Monument

Durdle Door is one of the most iconic landmarks in Dorset and one of the most well-known sights along the South West Coast Path. This magnificent natural limestone arch was …

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3.97 km

View of Durdle Door

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There are brave ones who bathe here in January. Big advantage: You have the wonderful beach for yourself and many fans who would like to take a photo of you home.

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8.13 km

White Nothe Cliffs

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Another stunning chalk headland to punctuate the stunning scenic running along the Southwest Coast Path. The top is at about 160m above the sea so you get stunning views to …

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14.8 km

View of Eweleaze Beach

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Gorgeous stretch of pebbly beach, almost completely empty on a hot sunny Saturday afternoon! Accessible by steps off the coast path.

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23.8 km

Bat's Head and Butter Rock

Highlight • Natural Monument

Kayakers often drive through the small cave. It is beautiful to look at and the colorful kayaks with the turquoise sea make a beautiful photo opportunity

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27.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.8 km

2.95 km

1.76 km

1.38 km

993 m

665 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

10.1 km

2.89 km

1.63 km

1.02 km

454 m

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Sunday 2 August

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Durdle Door – Bat's Head and Butter Rock loop from West Lulworth

Durdle Door

Durdle Door — natural limestone arch

View of Durdle Door

White Nothe Cliffs

View of Eweleaze Beach

Bat's Head and Butter Rock

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