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Portland Bill & the East Cliffs: guided walk in Dorset
Explore the Isle of Portland from the lighthouse at Portland Bill, past old quarry ledges, Cave Hole and Pulpit Rock, to the hidden Church Ope Cove and the ruins of Rufus Castle.
- Distance7 miles (11.2 km)
- Time3–4 hours
- DifficultyEasy
- TypeHalf Day
- StartPortland Bill car park
- PriceFrom £200 (private guided walk), £50 pp (small group)
The terrain
- Level clifftop paths over grass and old quarry ground.
- Rocky ledges near the Bill, so good footwear is a must.
- Some steps down towards Church Ope Cove. Parts of the path can be diverted after rockfalls, and we check before every walk.
What you'll see
- Portland Bill lighthouse. The red and white lighthouse at the tip of the island.
- Pulpit Rock. A stack of Portland stone left by the quarrymen.
- Church Ope Cove. A tucked-away cove below Rufus Castle.
- Seabirds and the sea. Watch the tide race off the Bill.
From walkers who've been with us
“A brilliant adventure through some of Dorset's most beautiful countryside — every step was enjoyable and worthwhile. So much chatter, I don't know where the time went.”
Walk it with a local guide
Every WildBoots walk is led by a qualified Mountain Leader with outdoor first aid training. Book it as a private guided walk for your own group, or join one of our small group walks. Dogs are welcome on most walks.