Dorset
Walk the South West Coast Path through Dorset on a self-guided walking holiday. Accommodation, luggage transfer and custom holiday pack included.
Dorset
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Lyme Regis to Poole along the dramatic coastline of Dorset and the Jurassic coastline.
From £665 per person
Nature shows its artistic flair here in Dorset, where high cliffs rear abruptly from tranquil shores and beaches of white sand. Sea-sculpted coves, stacks and arches draw the eye at every turn of the South West Coast Path, offset by the soft lines of the dunes of Studland Heath and the tidal flats of Poole harbour.
History is well-represented in the old market town of Bridport, not to mention picturesque Lulworth and the medieval swannery of Abbotsbury.
Book an extra night at Weymouth if you wish to enjoy the circuit of the Isle of Portland (15½ miles/25 km).
Following in the footsteps of Lady Mary Anning, who popularised fossil hunting in Lyme Regis.
Tracing the stark geology of the Jurassic Coastline, with stand-out examples such as Durdle Door, Old Harry Rocks, and Dancing Ledge.
Basking in your own achievement as you reach the end of the South West Coast Path in Poole.
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DOR1 | From Lyme Regis to Sandbanks, Poole Harbour(T) | 6 days walking | £665 | |
| DOR2 | From Lyme Regis to Sandbanks, Poole Harbour(T) | 7 days walking | £760 |
Please Note: The Dorset Coast Path goes through the Lulworth Ranges. These are normally open most weekends and around Easter, May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday and most of the summer period.
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.
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 can be reached by clicking here.
Additionally: The South West Coast Path concludes at Sandbanks, after a short ferry ride over from Shell Bay. After disembarking from the ferry, you will be taken by taxi to your final night's accommodation, either in Poole or Bournemouth. The cost of this transfer is included in the cost of your tour.
Travel to Lyme Regis where your first night's accommodation has been booked
Lyme Regis to Bridport. 11.5 miles (18.5km)
Bridport to Abbotsbury. 11.5 miles (18.5km)
Abbotsbury to Weymouth. 14 miles (22.5km)
Weymouth to Lulworth Cove. 14 miles (22.5km)
Lulworth Cove to Worth Matravers. 13 miles (21km)
Worth Matravers to Sandbanks, Poole Harbour(T). 15 miles (24km)
Depart from Sandbanks, Poole Harbour(T) 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.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
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 travel 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 on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
To find out more about the weather forecast for your chosen holiday's general location, please see the following websites:
“Overall very good service, very good tour, everything was fine.”Dr Quassdorf, Switzerland
“Really loved the walk! Scenery was gorgeous, B&B's were all very good, trail was very easy to follow. Overall very lovely. Had to call once about a trail question, another walker had recommended we skip a section of trail due to shingle on the path. Right during your phone call, you folks looked up recent trail reports and you were able to reassure us it looked OK to stay on the trail.”Ms Going, USA
“The holiday was specifically tailored to my requirement to complete the SWCP from Weymouth clock tower to South Haven point in 4 days in August and it all worked out very well indeed, including the weather.”Mr Wyatt, UK
“We had a great time - generally excellent B&B's and flawless baggage transfer.”Mrs Knowler, Canada
“Thank you for arranging the coastal path walk for us. All went to schedule and we all got back safe and sound. All the accommodation catered well for Barnaby, the friendly dog.”Mr Thomas, UK
“It was just as brilliant as the last four. For one of our party this was her first walking holiday and she is just as keen as me to book again. I don't think we could pick out one as there were so many beautiful places along the way. For myself I was most looking forward to seeing the Lulworth Cove area and it did not disappoint.”Mrs Chopra, UK
“The walking was great - the length and amount of effort suited us. The booking was easy, organisation good and the pick-up/drop-off of luggage worked well.”Mr Hadaway, UK
“The SWCP is truly amazing. It’s a very special place.”Mr Fuller, USA
“Thoroughly enjoyed the walk. This was a lovely holiday.”Ms Kim-Scott, USA
Dog friendly