South West Coast Path (Section 51: Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers)
Dorset, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Dorset, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 12.3 mi (19.8 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,569 ft (783 m)
- Est. Time
- 5 hr 15 min
- High point
- 545 ft (166 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Visitor center: Lulworth Visitor Centre 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Beach: Lulworth Cove 1.2 mi (2 km) from start
- Historic site: Pepler's Point Monument Stone 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from start
- Attraction: Fossil Forest 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Flower's Barrow 4 mi (6.5 km) from start
- Peak: Rings Hill 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
- Peak: Gold Down 5.4 mi (8.6 km) from start
- Waterfall 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from start
- Attraction: Fine Foundation Marine Centre 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Old Site of Clavel Tower 8.2 mi (13.3 km) from start
- Waterfall: Freshwater Steps 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from start
- Peak: Houns-tout Cliff 11.3 mi (18.1 km) from start
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Questions about South West Coast Path (Section 51: Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers)
How long is South West Coast Path (Section 51: Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers)?
South West Coast Path (Section 51: Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers) is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) long. Most people take about 5 hr 15 min. It climbs 2,569 ft (783 m) in total, up to a high point of 545 ft (166 m).
How hard is South West Coast Path (Section 51: Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers)?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for South West Coast Path (Section 51: Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers)?
3 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on South West Coast Path (Section 51: Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers)?
Drinking water on the way at 8.1 mi (13 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.1 mi (0.2 km), 8.1 mi (13 km).
Is South West Coast Path (Section 51: Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers) shaded?
No shade: full sun.
What can you do on South West Coast Path (Section 51: Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers)?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near South West Coast Path (Section 51: Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers)?
Boatshed Cafe, 0 mi (0 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Jakes Convenience, 0.1 mi (0.2 km).
Is this a good week for South West Coast Path (Section 51: Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers)?
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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- South West Coast Path (Section 50: Ferrybridge to Lulworth Cove) Dorset · Expert · 14 mi (22.5 km)
- King Charles III England Coast Path: Portland to Lulworth Dorset · Expert · 19.8 mi (31.9 km)
- Lulworth Walk 4 Dorset · Moderate · 5.2 mi (8.4 km)
- Lulworth Country Trail Dorset · Easy · 2.2 mi (3.6 km)
- Colehill Drove Dorset · Easy · 0.6 mi (1 km)
- Sandy Drove Dorset · Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km)
- Smugglers Path Dorset · Easy · 1 mi (1.6 km)
- Priory Ride Dorset · Easy · 5.3 mi (8.5 km)
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