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Red Crane, Portland Bill – Old Higher Lighthouse loop from Portland Bill

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Portland

Red Crane, Portland Bill – Old Higher Lighthouse loop from Portland Bill

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Red Crane, Portland Bill – Old Higher Lighthouse loop from Portland Bill

01:45

6.53km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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Jurassic Coast

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Parking

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996 m

Cave Hole

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Cave Hole is a large cave on the south east side of the Isle of Portland, a large peninsular in Dorset, England. It has a blowhole and a wooden crane, …

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1.37 km

Historic Loading Crane

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The most famous historic loading crane on the Isle of Portland is the Red Crane, located at the southernmost tip of the island near Portland Bill Lighthouse.
This crane is …

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1.38 km

Red Crane, Portland Bill

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Great piece of equipment to stumble across. All these remnants from time gone by really add to the character of the area.

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2.27 km

Steven P. Woodward Memorial Bench

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Memorial bench erected in memory of Steven P - offers a great view out to the sea.

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5.57 km

Old Higher Lighthouse

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The Higher Lighthouse on the western edge of Portland. It was built in the 18th century and used until 1906. Today there are three holiday cottages on the site using …

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5.61 km

The Anvil Point Lighthouse in Portland, England, is a fascinating place, captivating both for its historical significance and its stunning location. The lighthouse, which was commissioned in 1881, offers beautiful …

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5.81 km

Viewpoint and Cliff Descent at Portland Bill Lighthouse

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A roped-up path leads down to a breathtaking tongue, off the cliff, to a very special view.

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6.25 km

Portland Bill Lighthouse

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Portland Bill Lighthouse is a functioning lighthouse at Portland Bill, on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, England. The lighthouse and its boundary walls are Grade II Listed.
Open daily 10am til 5pm

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6.53 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.24 km

927 m

744 m

433 m

185 m

Surfaces

4.18 km

1.13 km

662 m

556 m

Elevation

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Monday 10 August

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Red Crane, Portland Bill – Old Higher Lighthouse loop from Portland Bill

Cave Hole

Historic Loading Crane

Red Crane, Portland Bill

Steven P. Woodward Memorial Bench

Old Higher Lighthouse

Anvil Point Lighthouse

Viewpoint and Cliff Descent at Portland Bill Lighthouse

Portland Bill Lighthouse

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