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Durdle Door East Beach

Dorset, England


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One of England's iconic coastal locations.

Part of the Lulworth Estate and famous for the Durdle Door Arch, the beach is a narrow strand of mixed shingle, gravel and sand. The eastern end (Durdle Door Cove) is protected by the arch, while the rest of the beach is partially sheltered by a submerged offshore reef.

Durdle Door East Beach is on the Purbeck Heritage Coast and the Jurassic Coast, and adjacent to the South West Coast Path.

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Weather and tides for Friday 13 December

Today
Chance of rain 10%
Max temp. 7°C
(feels like 5°C)
Wind 4mph
Max UV Index
Tonight
Chance of rain 14%
Min temp. 5°C
(feels like 4°C)
Wind 4mph

The tide at Durdle Door East Beach is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 5:31 AM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 10:19 AM.

Today's air pollution levels are forecast to be Low

Approximate sea surface temperature:   12.5°C  

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Recommended holiday cottages near Durdle Door East Beach

Things to do and see in the area

Lulworth Outdoors (1.1 miles)
Stair Hole (1.2 miles)
South West Coast Path- Lulworth Cove & The Fossil Forest Walk (1.2 miles)
Jurassic Coast Activities (1.2 miles)
Whiskey Jack - SUP Board Tours (1.2 miles)
Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door (1.2 miles)
Lulworth Castle & Park (3.2 miles)
Tyneham (4.8 miles)
Tyneham Village and Flower's Barrow Walk (4.8 miles)

All distances are approximate

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Location: Lulworth Cove

Location type: Village

OS Grid: SY804802

County: Dorset

Country: England

Local Authority: Purbeck

Parish: West Lulworth

Nearest postcode: BH20 5PU

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