Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill – Portland Bill Lighthouse loop from Isle of Portland

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Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill – Portland Bill Lighthouse loop from Isle of Portland

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Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill – Portland Bill Lighthouse loop from Isle of Portland

01:42

15.4km

210m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 30, 2026

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2.95 km

Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Pulpit Rock is a wonderful spectacle to behold on the Dorset coast. Formed as a result of quarrying during the late 19th century, the name comes from the stack’s resemblance to an open bible leaning on a pulpit.

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3.22 km

Portland Bill Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Portland Bill Lighthouse reopened in 2015 as a visitor centre. You can now climb to the top of the lighthouse and experience breathtaking views over the Dorset coastline. The former …

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3.25 km

Portland Bill Lighthouse

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

7.32 km

Rufus Rift

Cave Entrance

10.1 km

View of the East Dorset coast

Highlight • Natural Monument

Stunning view. Be aware that the route to North along the coast is closed. but from here you can drive West through small roads

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11.4 km

View of Chesil Bank and Portland Harbour from King Barrow Quarries

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is a stunning view of Chesil Bank, which is a 14 mile long bank of pebbles stretching from Abbotsbury to Portland Bill. It was formed naturally by long-shore drift …

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