The Heights Hotel guide to South West Coastal Path
The South West Coast Path covers 630 miles of excellent
coastal walking. From Minehead on the edge of the Exmoor
National Park to the shores of Poole Harbour in Dorset it
offers something for everyone with wonderful coastal
scenery, wildlife, heritage, geology and culture.
Portland itself offers many good walks of varying difficulty
but all with the same stunning views. Starting from the
Heights Hotel you can walk all the way to Portland Bill,
passing a sculpture park and old limestone quarries on your
way. On the way back you can take a completely different
route taking in Rufus Castle, Church Ope Cove and passing
old quarry workings. All in all the circular route is about
8 miles. The good news for Portland and the South West Coast Path is the news that Portland Gas Trust has just committed to restoring the missing link in the South West Coast Path making it possible to walk the entire circuit of Portland for the first time in more than 20 years.
Walking the South West Coast Path along Dorset's coastline will bring you to many dramatic and beautiful spots so ensure that you give yourself enough time as although the activity should be walking you will keep stopping to take in the sites. The geography of the Dorset coast is varied to say the least with the many inlets of Poole harbour, the white sandy beaches and dunes of Studland Heath, rock formations of Old Harry Rocks and Durdle Door, Chesil beach and the Fleet and onwards to Lyme Regis and the high cliffs of Golden Cap. Walking the Dorset section of the South West Coast Path is a joy along all its parts and there are many wonderful villages and walks to discover along the way. In addition if you wish to head inland there are a further 3000 miles of public right of way in Dorset.
To bring your group to the Heights Hotel so that you can explorethe South West Coast Path, please call Jenny or Kathy to discuss your personal requirements on 01305 821361.
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