Durlston Country Park Walk 2026

Our March walk will be organised by Ian Skinner who invites bookings for the new format Sun 29th March walk, starting from Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL.

Meet in the top Learning Centre car park. 10.45am (see Ian’s Red VW Transporter van). Walk starting at 11.00am.

The varied circular walk, takes in the historical landscapes with cliff top views of the rocky coastline from the Jurassic Coast Path. Also encompassing the Castle – the ‘Great Globe’ –  passing ‘Tilly Whim caves – Anvil Point Lighthouse – returning up & over the medium hillside downland with further views over Swanage & beyond.

Approx duration 2- 21/2 Hours.

The National Nature Reserve, Castle & Visitor Centre are free to explore.

Much of what is seen today is shaped by the past ‘Quarry Men’s hard work, then shipping the stone by sea.

The ‘local-boy-made-good’, George Burt 1816-1894 (born 4 years after the Tilly Whim caves were last worked) ended up owning most of Durlston Head & surrounding land.

LUNCH within the castle at 2pm. ‘ SEVENTH  WAVE’ licensed restaurant, whilst looking out over the stunning sea views.

BOOKING EARLY ADVISED!!  Max. seating 16.

But all welcome for the walk.

Time line –

Saturday 14th March. Booking Deadline for both walk & food numbers.

Tuesday 17th March. Menu to be emailed to members booked for lunch.

Saturday 21st March. Deadline for Individual food choices, to be emailed to Ian.  iancskinner@hotmail.co.uk

Sunday 29th March. Enjoy your day & make time to “Rest and Admire”.

Art Exhibition, open throughout the day till 4pm. is entitled “ WILD  NATURE “ by acclaimed contemporary abstract artist  “ LISA PARKYN “. Winner of the Society of Woman Artists award 2025.

Queries :-  Tel. Ian 07909 791726

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