Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck Day Tour

Swanage, Dorset

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Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck Day Tour

From £50 /person

Catch the early morning ferry across to the Isle of Purbeck. View Old Harry Rocks, the starting point of the …

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Jurassic Coast & Isle of Purbeck Day Tour in Swanage

Catch the early morning ferry across to the Isle of Purbeck. View Old Harry Rocks, the starting point of the Jurassic Coast, England’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take in breath-taking views across Poole Harbour and towards Brownsea Island.

By mid morning you will arrive at Durlston Country Park. Visit the brand new Jurassic Coast visitor center housed in the recently refurbished Durlston Castle. There’s time for a morning coffee stop overlooking the famous Great Globe and a chance to take the cliff top walk along to Tilly Whim Caves and the Anvil Point Lighthouse. For every visitor brought to Durlston Country Park, a contribution towards a bursary that helps to support their volunteer programme is made.

Heading west drive through some of the tiny lanes and villages that give Purbeck its unique character. Take lunch in the village of Corfe Castle, dominated by the ruins that give it its name. Entrance to the castle itself not included (Free to NT members).

After lunch take a gentle drive along the coast taking in more stunning scenery as you head for an afternoon at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Walk down to Man o’ War Rocks and view the magnificent rock arch of Durdle Door, hewn from the Portland limestone beds.

Finally, head down to Lulworth Cove and see the famous Lulworth Crumple rock formation in Stair Hole.

What’s included?

Small-group tour
Driver/guide
Round-trip transportation from Bournemouth with a mini-coach
Ferry ride (10 mins)
All parking and tolls

Itinerary information

Starting location

Bournemouth Pier (Stand DD)

West Overcliff Drive

Scenic drive

Sandbanks, Poole

Scenic drive

Ferry

(10 minutes)

Studland

Scenic views on the way

Durlston Country Park and National

Nature Reserve

Durlston Castle

Break time, Free time, Walk

Corfe Castle

Lunch

Durdle Door

Lulworth Cove

Transfer

(1 hour)

Arrive back at

Bournemouth Pier (Stand DD)

Meeting & Departure Points

Departure Point

Meet at the Bournemouth Pier Bus Stop, the bus island behind Hot Rocks Restaurant. Look for the sign: "Discover Dorset pick up point". The bus will be arriving at about 8:30am.

End point

Experience ends back at the starting point.

What to Expect

Enjoy a stunning full day out on the Jurassic Coast with a mini-coach. Depart from Bournemouth and visit all the main sights on the Isle of Purbeck.

Additional information

Not suitable for wheelchair users
Bring comfortable shoes
Bring sun hat
Bring sunscreen
Bring your own food
A reasonable level of mobility is required as there is some walking and some of the ground is uneven in places - however walks are optional
The Durdle Door hike can be challenging for some, the guide can offer an alternative location
Every child (no matter the age) require a seat, it is up to the parent to bring a car seat or a booster - we do not refuse travel if you can't bring one
Strollers are welcome if they can be stored in the boot of the vehicle. Please note, not every area is suitable for strollers, so a baby carrier is recommended
The tour will go rain or shine. Pack some rain ponchos with you rather than umbrellas (due to the winds)
You will be picked up by our driver/guide with a mini-coach from your pickup point (we have more pick up points available)
Please note the ferry ride is only for 10 mins and you will remain in the vehicle