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 £645 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 Poole | 6 days walking | £645 | |
| DOR2 | From Lyme Regis to Poole | 7 days walking | £740 |
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 need to travel by bus to your final night's accommodation in Poole. The cost of this trip is not included in the price 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 Poole. 15 miles (24km)
Depart from Poole 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:
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:
Dog friendly