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Combine your trip to the limestone arch with nearby historic sites and coastal walks.
The wider Purbeck area holds several major landmarks within easy reach of Durdle Door. You can access most of these sites via a short drive or the Jurassic Breezer bus.
Spend a few extra hours exploring a ruined 1,000-year-old fortress, riding a heritage steam train, or walking the flat coastal path to bright white chalk sea stacks.
2 hoursAccessible by Jurassic Breezer
These dramatic ruins belong to a 1,000-year-old royal fortress perched on a hill. The castle was destroyed during the English Civil War and is now maintained by the National Trust. You can reach it directly from Lulworth using the scenic Jurassic Breezer bus route.
1-2 hoursPark at Purbeck Park (Norden)
This heritage steam railway operates on a 5.5-mile track through the Purbeck countryside. It connects Corfe Castle directly to the seaside town of Swanage. Park at Purbeck Park in Norden to catch the train into Swanage and avoid busy town parking.
1.5 hoursFlat walk from Studland village
These three white chalk formations mark the easternmost point of the Jurassic Coast near Swanage. You can access them via a relatively flat coastal walk starting from Studland village. The route provides clear views across the water toward the Isle of Wight.
