Ringstead to Lulworth

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Overview

A strenuous walk from Ringstead along the SWCP to the edge of Lulworth with 4 steep ascents and descents. The route back to Ringstead follows a more level path. Hopefully wonderful views including Durdle Door.

No dogs.

Please check this website after 19:00 on the day before the walk as it will be postponed if heavy rain is forecast.

Wednesday, 17 September 2025

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 3:00 pm

Difficulty:: Strenuous
Distance:: 16.1km / 10.0mi
Ascent:: 550m / 1804ft
Type:: circular

Features

Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SY 75754 82493
Nearest postcode:: DT2 8NQ
what3words:: trendy.rats.foggy

Start time:: 10:00 am

Ringstead National Trust car park - free for members and £6 for non-members. The ticket machine for NT members is near the entrance just past the cattle grid. Meet at the east end of the car park.

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