Durdle Door/ Lulworth Cove

Durdle Door is one of the most photographed landmarks along the Jurassic Coast. This rock arch in the sea was formed as a result of the softer rocks being eroded away behind the hard limestones, allowing the sea to punch through them. The name Durdle is derived from an Old English word 'thirl' meaning bore or drill. Eventually the arch will collapse to leave a sea stack such as those that can be seen at Ladram Bay in East Devon.

Each year more than 200.000 walkers use the footpath between Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, making it the busiest stretch in the south west. (source)

When we visited Doug in Salisbury in April 2011, he brought Jayce and I to this magnificent place. Last week when we spoke about unforgettable travel experience.. it came up again.. because it ranked one of the top two 'bad' experiences that Jayce has while travelling me. Remind me to tell the story of Nam Sam in Korea some other day.

First, Lulworth Cove is absolutely gorgeous.. but the walk up to Durdle door was too much for Jayce who doesn't really enjoy a good walk.. Most South East Asian don't walk a lot.. the weather is not conducive to walking and hence are 'walking genes' and muscles are very underdeveloped. I only discovered mine when I began staying in Germany.

So upon seeing the walk leading to the the horizon.. Jayce was already in misery.. and here's here half way through the walk.. Doug with his long legs was pretty puzzled at what is so hard with the whole thing..

pathway to durdle door

Jayce in misery but half way there and half way back..

When we got to the bay, Jayce was in much better spirits as the view was super.. it would have been better if the weather was warmer but it would have meant a lot more people.. So at the end, it wasn't all too bad.. We had a picnic on the pebbly beaches on the other site.. and that was nice.. sitting and lying around the pebbles, munching on food..
 

Here's Durdle door

Walk around Lulworth Cove, the villages are nice and just grab a beer or ice cream and just stroll. The view and the atmosphere is beautiful...

What could potentially be not so good? The amount of people there. It can get too crowded.. and when there is too many tourist, it just feels fake.. it takes away all its rustic-ness. So plan your visit well. Visit http://www.lulworthonline.co.uk for more information.

And if you love taking pictures of landscape, this can be the spot.. but do go early to avoid.. uuurrgghh people... look at these results.. I wish I could take pictures like these. If you enjoy a good hike this can also be the place.

However, if you hate walking and think landscapes are boring- avoid at all cost.

If you are some where in between, go (!!) if you are nearby but don't  go out of your way unless you you fall under the first group.

When: April 2011

With: Jayce and Doug

Stayed: Salisbury with Doug
Pictures filed under: 2011 Salisbury and nearby attractions, UK

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