P16: Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove & Bournemouth
You will travel through England’s counties and countryside to Durdle Door. Here you will have a great time to explore the splendid rock formation that overlooks the English Channel. About 25 million years ago, the African tectonic plate hit the European plate causing huge pressure to build the alpine chain. A layer of hard calcareous stone, almost vertically out of the seabed, formed the Durdle Door itself. Heading to the east, we will reach the lovely beach city of Bournemouth. You will find plenty to see and do here. Bournemouth beach is the ideal location regardless of the weather or time of the year, whether it’s chilling on a deckchair and walking along traditional seaside piers or a relaxing beach hut.
About this tour
Highlights
- Visit the Jurassic Coast, England’s only Natural World Heritage Site
- Discover beautiful golden sandy beach at Durdle Door
- Explore the pretty village and ruins of Corfe Castle
- Spend the afternoon at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
Full Description
Discover some of the most scenic coastline in southern England on a private van from London. Travel along the famous Jurassic Coast, via Poole Harbour and Sandbanks, to experience the nation’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Drive on a lovely scenic route through Bournemouth town centre, Sandbanks and Poole Quay for a optional photo stop.
Visit both Lulworth Cove and the natural limestone arch of Durdle Door and get plenty of information and maps to help you along the way. Use the time to go for a light nature walk from Durdle Door over the hill to Lulworth Cove and get magnificent views from Hambury Tout.
Spend the time at Lulworth Cove if you prefer to give your legs a rest and get a beautiful view of the arch on an optional boat ride from the beach, at your own expense.
Benefit from a map highlighting the main features, or feel free to follow your own nose and explore independently. Find a nice cafe or restaurant in the village of West Lulworth or avail of the small shop in the holiday park at Durdle Door.
Durdle Door is one of the most photographed and iconic monuments of Dorset damaged by time and nature. The shape of the Durdle Door coastline is formed by its geological structure, by the contrasting solidity of the rocks and local fault and fold patterns. When the force of the waves eroded the rock and cut a hole through the middle, the beautiful natural calcareous arch was created.
What's Included
- Air-conditioned luxury private Minivan
- A knowledgeable local chauffeur
- Complimentary bottle of water
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Admission Tickets (if option selected)
- City Congestion and Parking
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- 10 hour full-day private tour
- No guide: chauffeur accompanies the clients on tour.
- Driver can't enter sites
- Tips / Gratuities
