🌊🏞️ Durdle Door Weekend Escape: Jurassic Coast Magic

#springitinerary *Perfect for nature lovers • hikers • photography enthusiasts • beachgoers* --- ### **🚗 DAY 1: Arrival & Coastal Majesty** **🕘 9AM:** Drive from London (~2.5hrs) or take the train to Wool + taxi (30min) **🏡 11AM:** Check into **Lulworth Cove Inn** (quintessential seaside charm) **🥾 1PM:** - **Hike from Lulworth Cove to Durdle Door** (1.5 miles, moderate cliff path) - **Photo stop:** The iconic limestone arch from **Man O’War Beach viewpoint** **🏖️ 3PM:** - **Swim at Man O’War Beach** (crystal-clear waters, but chilly!) - **Picnic lunch** (grab local Dorset crab sandwiches from Lulworth) **🌅 7PM:** - **Sunset at Durdle Door** (golden hour magic—best photography light!) - **Dinner at The Castle Inn** (hearty pub classics + local ales) --- ### **🚶 DAY 2: Coastal Adventures & Hidden Gems** **🌄 7AM:** - **Sunrise hike to Bat’s Head** (less crowded, epic cliff views) - Breakfast at **Lulworth Beach Café** (full English with sea views) **⛵ 10AM:** - **Kayaking tour** (paddle through the arch—book with **Lulworth Watersports**) - **Explore Stair Hole** (miniature version of Durdle Door) **🍦 2PM:** - **Ice cream at Durdle Door kiosk** (clotted cream flavour = must-try) - **Relax at Durdle Door Beach** (pebble shore, perfect for reading) **🍽️ 7PM:** - **Seafood feast at The Boat Shed Café** (fresh lobster if available!) - **Stargazing** (low light pollution = incredible Milky Way views) --- ### **🏡 DAY 3: Leisurely Goodbyes** **☕ 9AM:** - **Brunch at The Salt Pig** (farm-to-table Dorset delights) - **Final beachcombing** (look for fossils—you’re in the Jurassic Coast!) **🛍️ 11AM:** - **Souvenir stop at Lulworth Heritage Centre** (local crafts + fossils) - **Optional detour:** Corfe Castle (30min drive, epic ruins) **🚗 1PM:** Scenic drive home --- ### **📸 Must-Capture Moments:** 1. **Durdle Door at golden hour** (best light 6-8PM in summer) 2. **Kayaking through the arch** (mid-tide is ideal) 3. **Sunrise from Bat’s Head** (unreal solitude) 4. **The view from Swyre Head** (highest point on the walk) ### **💡 Pro Tips:** ✔️ **Parking:** Arrive early—Durdle Door car park fills fast! ✔️ **Footwear:** Sturdy shoes for cliff paths (no flip-flops!) ✔️ **Best time to visit:** May-Sept (but winter is moody & empty) ✔️ **Fossil hunting:** Check tides & ask locals for hotspots **#durdledoor #jurassiccoast #ukweekendescape #coastalhikes** 🌿 **Tag your adventure buddy!**