Kayak Dorset 1-Ringstead bay to Lulworth cove via Durdle Door

FOR YOUR DAILY DOSE OF DORSET ENTER YOUR EMAIL IN THE BOX ON THE RIGHT

Ringstead Bay and Portland in the distance

This trip gives you stunning views of the Purbecks that you could never hope to get on land.
Ringstead Bay is reached by a long narrow track and except for the essential tea room is quiet and uncommercialised.  

You leave Ringstead with the blue silhouette of the Isle of Portland ever-present on the horizon. Nearing the end of the bay the terrain rises steeply above you creating the turf covered cliffs of White Nothe. From here on the dazzling chalk cliffs undulate away into the distance as far as the eye can see. Beneath them deserted beaches provides perfect deserted picnic spots.

Durdle Door- Early morning

After passing the iconic Durdle Door you soon reach the narrow entrance of Lulworth Cove.
In contrast to Ringstead Lulworth is a tourist honey pot but impressive all the same.  Time to scoff a cream tea to build vital strength for the return trip...

This is quite a long trip and though you can land quite easily there is no way up the cliffs until Durdle Door so take obvious precautions; make sure you're equipped with buoyancy aid, water and have checked the weather.


Return journey a minimum of 4hrs 

OS Explorer OL15