South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit)
Dorset, United Kingdom
Loop trail in Dorset, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 13.7 mi (22 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,086 ft (331 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 55 min
- High point
- 440 ft (134 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Chesil Beach Visitor Centre 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Chiswell Walled Garden 2 mi (3.3 km) from start
- Viewpoint 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from start
- Historic site: The Spirit of Portland 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Portland, Home of Portland Stone 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 3 mi (4.9 km) from start
- Cave: Ariel Cave (Blacknor Hole) 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from start
- Historic site: Blacknor Fort 3.7 mi (6 km) from start
- Cave: Ariel Cave (Blacknor Hole), Queens Entrance 3.7 mi (6 km) from start
- Cave: Steve's Endeavour (North Entrance) 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Cave: Hopeless Hole 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from start
- Cave: Gemini Rift (ferrets entrance) 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Cave: Steve's Endeavour (Southern Entrance) 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from start
- Cave: Sharbutts 2 Rift 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Cave: Sharbutt's Rift 4 mi (6.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Trinity House Obelisk 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Portland Bill 5.9 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Attraction: Portland Bill Lighthouse 6 mi (9.6 km) from start
- Visitor center: Portland Visitor Centre 6 mi (9.7 km) from start
- Waterfall 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from start
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Questions about South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit)
How long is South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit)?
South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit) is 13.7 mi (22 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 55 min. It climbs 1,086 ft (331 m) in total, up to a high point of 440 ft (134 m).
How hard is South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit)?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit)?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit)?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 0.4 mi (0.7 km), 5.8 mi (9.3 km), 6.1 mi (9.7 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit) shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit)?
Crab House Cafe, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Central, 0.2 mi (0.3 km).
Is this a good week for South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit)?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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