Lulworth Cove & Durdle Door Mini-Coach Tour from Bournemouth
Description
Half Day Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Mini-coach tour from Bournemouth: Discover some of the most scenic coastline in southern England on a coach trip from Bournemouth. Travel to the famous Jurassic Coast, via Poole Harbour and Sandbanks, to experience the nation's first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit both Lulworth Cove and the natural limestone arch of Durdle Door for 3 hours at your own pace but with plenty of information and maps to help you along the way. Have a cream tea or fish and chips in one of the many tearooms, cafes or pubs in the village of West Lulworth. The departure point in Bournemouth has great connections with trains and coaches making this a great day trip from London and the South East. Not just for the summer! This trip runs all year and provides an amazing day out, even in the depths of winter, just be sure to wrap up warm and look forward to a hot drink in one of the cosy pubs or cafes once you have blown the cobwebs out.
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Itinerary
Bournemouth Pier is in the town centre with a beautiful view of the sea and the gardens
Drive on a lovely scenic route through Bournemouth town centre, West Cliff, Sandbanks and Poole Quay.
On arrival the driver will show you the return pick up point first, in Lulworth Cove Car park for a moment then you will be dropped off at Durdle Door. Explore Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove in 3 hours of free time. The walk down to the Durdle Door Beach is challenging but rewarding. It will take you about 25-30 minutes to walk from Durdle Door to Lulworth Cove over the top. Lulworth Cove has a number of pubs, cafes and tea rooms where there is plenty of time to relax and refresh.. Don't forget to check out the cove itself and the Lulworth Crumple rock formation in Stair Hole.
We expect to arrive back in Bournemouth at approximately 5:00pm. If you need to catch a train, coach, or other connection, please let the driver know during the day so they are aware. Please allow plenty of extra time for potential delays to ensure you do not miss your connection.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum numbers apply. Very rarely but there is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Strollers are welcome, they can be stored in the boot of the vehicle. Please note Durdle Door is not suitable for them as it is quite steep. You can however use the strollers in Lulworth Cove
- The Durdle Door hike can be challenging for some but we offer alternative to see from up high and Lulworth Cove can be enjoyed by all.
- Travelling with children: You can bring a booster or a car seat which you will have to fit yourself. All children have to have their own seats.
Reviews(477)
Excellent experience. Lovely location and fantastic guide! Paul was super friendly, funny and knowledgeable, making the trip absolutely worth our while. 3 hours at lulworth and Durdle Door was just the right amount of time to get some good photos scenic views and a quick swim.
Great experience driver was really good with local knowledge and helped me .
Paul was an excellent driver and tour guide throughout our trip to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. He was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the journey enjoyable from start to finish. He shared interesting facts about the area, kept everything well organised, and made sure everyone was comfortable and on schedule without ever making us feel rushed. His local knowledge really enhanced the experience, and his enthusiasm for the area was infectious. Thanks to Paul, we had a fantastic day exploring two beautiful locations. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a relaxed, informative, and enjoyable tour.
The trip was excellent and I was thrilled by the nature. Definitely bring swimwear to swim through the Durdle Door. It is also worth taking a blanket / a large towel for the pebble beach. The only negative point: We were there on a very warm day (28 °C). Unfortunately, the ventilation system in the bus did not manage to keep the air fresh. Especially in city traffic, it goes up and down a lot and there are many stops, which made me feel very nauseous. The other passengers seemed to handle it better, though.
Great day out, knowledgeable, kind and funny guide, amazing destination to absolutely not miss out on.
It was an incredible experience at one of the most beautiful places in the UK, definitely highly recommended!
We went on the Sunday of a Bank Holiday weekend in May so it was a busy destination but still a good experience. Our Guide was Paul and we left from Bournemouth. Paul was a terrific guide and gave an excellent commentary both to and from the destination. He also frequently drives this tour so knew the short cuts to take to avoid trains and traffic. Paul also drove us to the top of Durdle Door so we didn’t have to climb all the way up to the start of it. He also made sure we all had a comfort break before starting the trek to Durdle Door. I can’t emphasize enough that you need to wear running shoes as it is slippery gravel in many places and steep. I was astounded at how many people wore flip flops or sandals! If it is a warm day wear light coloured clothing made of natural fibres and shorts and t-shirts or loose fitting skirt. Do not wear black or dark colours that soak up the sun and heat. Apply a good quality sunscreen as the ozone layer above has been damaged due to military experiments in the past and people get nasty burns. Take a water bottle as well. Do not take a bike, stroller or extra items and if you do bring a lock to lock it to a fence at the top. If you ignore this advice you will regret it. The trek is not easy and not for anyone who has trouble walking, walking steep inclines or out of shape. It is a long trek as well so be aware. However, the views are spectacular! We decided not to trek down to the beach so if you want to do this be prepared for more treks down and back up again! We had a terrific experience but I read the reviews and the excursion recommendations first and we followed them so we didn’t have any issues.
This was our first guided tour and our tour guide, Paul, made the experience much more than it would've been on our own. Paul's humour and knowledge allowed us to be able to relax and ensured we did not miss anything we wanted to see and do. Thank you for an unforgettable day!
Paul was a lovely guide. Was very knowledgeable very helpful very punctual and very friendly and easy to chat with. Highly recommend Paul.
Wear good trainers as it’s down and up a hill with a very loose stone path! Parking is expensive for a car it’s just over £3 for an hour £12.40 for up to 4 hours and £20 all day till 9pm
