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Anvil Point Lighthouse – View of Tilly Whim Caves loop from Swanage

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Anvil Point Lighthouse – View of Tilly Whim Caves loop from Swanage

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Anvil Point Lighthouse – View of Tilly Whim Caves loop from Swanage

00:58

7.88km

150m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Caves Near Durlston National Nature Reserve

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Stay out of caves. Contain wee beasties...... well bats anyway. so leave them be.

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The Shed at Durlston Country Park

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Open Mondays 2pm-4pm
Tuesday 10am-1pm
Tuesday 2pm-4pm
Wednesdays 2.30pm-4.30pm
Fridays 2pm-4pm
Has host a variety of different activities which changes week to week; from growing plants, to traditional rural crafts, …

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View of Porthcawl Bay

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Located just below Durlston castle as you head down to the globe. nice to stop here and admire the views of the bay

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Durlston National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

quite.hilly to get here. great cafe and views and walks around Durlston. fabulous for bird watching

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View of Anvil Point Lighthouse

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Quarrying has been carried out in Purbeck since the Romans, with the Purbeck Stone industry peaking around 1800. The landscape at Durlston still shows the characteristic 'humps and hollows' produced …

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5.64 km

Anvil Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Anvil Point Lighthouse, situated within Durlston Country Park, was completed in 1881 to warn ships of the hazardous seas nearby. These days, the lighthouse is open for guided tours and can be rented as holiday accommodation.

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