Dorset Short Break
Contours Walking Holidays
Dorset Short Break
https://www.contours.co.uk/Dorset-Short-Break
A short walking holiday from Weymouth to Swanage along the South West Coast Path.
From £355 per person
The perfect quick getaway to explore the Dorset coastline. This shortened itinerary showcases the best highlights of the region, including the sandy beach and chalk-white cliffs of Lulworth Cove and the mesmerising arch of Durdle Door.
The fossil museum at Kimmeridge gives these landscapes a good deal of context. It marks the walk’s progression onto a rollercoaster of ascents and descents: a healthy challenge that rewards you well with fine views from Durlston Head.
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Learning about the fascinating geological history of the Jurassic Coast.
Wandering along a mixture of sandy beaches and clifftop paths, and breathing in the fresh sea air.
Admiring the break-taking scenery from a range of viewpoints, and spotting the famous Durdle Door after Swyre Head.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORSB | From Weymouth to Swanage | 3 days walking | £355 |
The Dorset section of the South West Coast Path runs through the Lulworth Ranges, a Ministry of Defence firing range. When open, the area is full of interesting geology and attracts an abundance of flora and fauna, but when firing is in progress, the area is closed and entry is strictly forbidden.
If your walk between Lulworth Cove and Kimmeridge falls when the ranges are closed, it will be necessary to take a detour inland. There are various options available for this detour and all of them are given in our information pack, along with a list of access times to the ranges.
More information on the Lulworth Ranges can be found on the MOD website. Before booking please check that the ranges will be open, a list of opening times is available here
Travel to Weymouth where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Weymouth to Lulworth Cove. 14 miles (22.5km)
Lulworth Cove to Kimmeridge. 7.5 miles (12km)
Kimmeridge to Swanage. 13 miles (21km)
Depart from Swanage after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to walk more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are walking on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Walker or Single Supplements apply respectively:
A note about transfersYou can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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