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

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Weymouth And Portland

Portland

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

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4.3

(3)

hikers

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

01:04

3.87km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Parking

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212 m

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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306 m

Seaside Beer Spot

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By the sea, at sunset,
A cold beer refreshes the heart.
The sound of the waves, so gentle and quiet,
Accompanies my small circle.

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1.54 km

View of Portland Bill and Old Lower Lighthouses

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2.48 km

Old Higher Lighthouse

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The Higher Lighthouse on the western edge of Portland. It was built in the 18th century and used until 1906. Today there are three holiday cottages on the site using …

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2.55 km

Viewpoint and Cliff Descent at Portland Bill Lighthouse

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A roped-up path leads down to a breathtaking tongue, off the cliff, to a very special view.

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3.61 km

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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3.77 km

Public Toilets at Portland Bill

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Public toilets adjacent to car park

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3.87 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.16 km

584 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.50 km

194 m

104 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 24 June

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

Portland Bill Lighthouse

Seaside Beer Spot

View of Portland Bill and Old Lower Lighthouses

Old Higher Lighthouse

View Back

Viewpoint and Cliff Descent at Portland Bill Lighthouse

Pulpit Rock, Portland Bill

Public Toilets at Portland Bill

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