Durdle Door
Wareham, United Kingdom
A limestone arch on the Jurassic Coast, down a steep path from the car park.
Durdle Door is a natural limestone arch near West Lulworth in Dorset, England, on the Jurassic Coast. It formed on a coastline where the rock bands run parallel to the shore: erosion removed most of the Portland limestone band, and the arch developed at its western end. The name is thought to be more than a thousand years old.
The arch is privately owned by the Weld family as part of the Lulworth Estate but is open to the public. A large landslide just east of the arch in April 2013 destroyed part of the South West Coast Path. In February 2026 the Lulworth Estate temporarily closed the steps to the beach after storm damage; nearby Man O’War beach stayed open. Check the state of the steps, the paths and parking in advance.
- Nearest town
- Wareham, United Kingdom
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 50.6212, -2.2767
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Campsites nearby
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- Corfe Castle Dorset CampingCampsite15 km from Durdle DoorTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Ridge FarmCampsite15 km from Durdle DoorTentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Sweet Hill FarmCampsite16 km from Durdle DoorTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Acton Field CampsiteCampsite19 km from Durdle Door · 80 pitchesTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Durdle Door?
Durdle Door is in Wareham, United Kingdom, at GPS 50.6212, -2.2767. It is about 13 km from Weymouth.
Can you camp near Durdle Door?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Durdle Door Holiday Park, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 93 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Durdle Door?
Durdle Door is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Jurassic Coast: Lyme Regis to Old Harry.
What is there to see near Durdle Door?
Places worth a stop nearby: Lulworth Cove (2 km), Corfe Castle (16 km), Chesil Beach (23 km) and Old Harry Rocks (25 km).
When is the best time to visit Durdle Door?
The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)