We are the South Dorset Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Escape the crowds and bring your left over Chrstmas victuals and drink to devour during a walk around the Northern half of Portland Island.
We head towards the cliffs overlooking King's Pier, then down a steep path to the old railway track. After one km, left to another steep and slippery track to Durdle Pier. Then through Penn's Wears, past Church Ope cove, Southwell Landslip and quarries to Mutton cove and back along the cliff edge to the Heights for tea and cake.
Please be aware some sections of this walk will need care but are rewarded by fine views and some interesting industrial archaeology.
Start from carpark overlooking Chesil beach and Fortuneswell, 300m NE of "The Heights" hotel and cafe.
Picnic but no dogs.
Carpark adjacent view point near The Heights Hotel.
