Portland to Lulworth

We left Portland by bus this time; making our way back to Ferrybridge. It was raining as we left, and the forecast wasn’t for much improvement. We took the tarmac path towards Weymouth, turning off onto some quiet suburban roads at some point, and then rounding Northe Fort into the harbour.

Crossing over the bridge, and back along the other side of the harbour, we continued along the promenade. There were actually a surprising number of people out and about on the beach. Mainly paddle boarders. 

After a long stretch along the beach, we took clifftop fields to Osington Mills. We had a short break for some lunch; illegally using a pub’s picnic bench.

Our route from here took us up into the clouds, and for the next few miles there was not much of a view, only grey. 

Luckily that had cleared by the time we reached Durdle Door, and were greeted with an atmospheric view. 

It was reasonably busy at Durdle Door, with many passing tourists.  We continued along the track to Lulworth Cove. More impressive from the hilltop, in my opinion.

We then headed to the pub, to kill and hour in the warm before checking into the youth hostel. 

The eagle eyed readers will have noticed that we seem to have missed Portland. We decided to skip the Isle of Portland circuit, mainly to allow ourselves enough time before the next of our travels. Also, our day tomorrow involves crossing a firing range which we can’t as it’s closed, so we decided that when we come back to walk that section we’ll also walk the Isle of Portland.