Dorset Run
Run the Dorset section of the South West Coast path - 75 miles from Lyme Regis to Poole. We provide accommodation, luggage transfer, maps and guidebooks.
Dorset Run
https://www.contoursrun.co.uk/dorset-run
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A truly epic trail running holiday along England’s longest waymarked trail, from Minehead to Poole.
From £390 per person
At 630 miles (1,014 km), the South West Coast Path is England’s longest National Trail and has good claim to being the most spectacular too.
The route spans a wonderful variety of running, over rugged clifftops, around sheltered coves, harbours, fishing villages and across heather moorland. Out here, you’ll find stirring views over the open sea and the British countryside, alongside devilish daily mileages.
It’s not just the distance that daunts, though: the route constantly rises and falls and will leave your calves whimpering. In fact, it’s more common for runners to attempt it one chunk at a time rather than all in one go.
We offer the South West Coast Path in sections, allowing you to piece together the most suitable route for your time and stamina. Of course, if you’re prepared for the challenge of the whole route, you can run these sections consecutively to cover the entire 630-mile trail.
Dogs are welcome on select routes along this trail. Look for the pawprint icon when choosing your holiday.
We also organise walking holidays along this route. Find out more.
From £530 per person
This dramatic leg of the South West Coast Path follows the Jurassic Coast through Dorset, beneath towering cliffs and over beaches of white sand. The shore here is heavily sculpted by the sea, and you’ll enjoy coves, stacks and the great arch of Durdle Door as you run through this prehistoric scenery to the South West Coast Path’s final stop in Poole. Don’t forget to drop into the old market town of Bridport or picturesque Lulworth, ideal resting points along the way.
Book an extra night at Weymouth if you wish to enjoy the circuit of the Isle of Portland (15½ miles/25 km).
| Code | Tour | Duration | Price per person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R-DOR1 | From Lyme Regis to Sandbanks, Poole Harbour(T) | 3 days running | £530 | |
| R-DOR2 | From Lyme Regis to Sandbanks, Poole Harbour(T) | 4 days running | £645 | |
| R-DOR3 | From Lyme Regis to Sandbanks, Poole Harbour(T) | 6 days running | £855 |
Please Note: The Dorset Coast Path goes through the Lulworth Ranges. These are normally open most weekends and around Easter, May Bank Holiday, Spring Bank Holiday and most of the summer period.
If your run between Lulworth Cove and Kimmeridge falls when the ranges are closed, it will be necessary to take a detour inland. There are various options available for this detour and all of them are given in our information pack.
More information on the Lulworth Ranges can be found on the MOD website. Before booking please check that the ranges will be open. A list of opening times can be reached by clicking here.
Additionally: The South West Coast Path concludes at Sandbanks, after a short ferry ride over from Shell Bay. After disembarking from the ferry, you will be taken by taxi to your final night's accommodation, either in Poole or Bournemouth. The cost of this transfer is included in the cost of your tour.
Travel to Lyme Regis where your first night's accommodation will be booked
Lyme Regis to Abbotsbury. 20.5 miles (33km) / 2671 ft (814 m) ascent
Abbotsbury to Lulworth Cove. 25.5 miles (41km) / 2595 ft (791 m) ascent
Lulworth Cove to Sandbanks, Poole Harbour(T). 30 miles (48km) / 4236 ft (1291 m) ascent
Depart from Sandbanks, Poole Harbour(T) after breakfast
This itinerary lists our preferred overnight stops for this tour. Sometimes there may be a shortage of available accommodation in a preferred location, in which case we will transfer you from the trail to your accommodation and back again at no extra charge. Overnight stops marked with a (T) will always require transfers as standard.
Overnight stops marked with an (L) have very limited accommodation, and therefore more often than not will also require a transfer, particularly on bank holidays and weekends. We will use non-transfer accommodation wherever possible.
The daily mileages quoted are average trail miles only and do not include the distance from the trail to your accommodation. We do not expect you to have to travel more than a mile from the trail to your accommodation in most cases; should your accommodation be further than this, transfers will be provided as standard if practical. A very limited number of stops will require you to travel on foot up to two miles off the trail, however these instances will be clearly communicated to you if applicable.
Further transfers may also be required due to some accommodations having a two-night minimum booking policy, especially at weekends.
Below are the additional costs that may apply depending on your requirements. Dog-friendly tours are subject to a Daily Dog Charge, which will be listed below if applicable. Our standard prices per person are based upon two people sharing a room; if you are on your own, or are part of a group but require a room of your own, then the Solo Traveller or Single Supplements apply respectively:
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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Racing toward the high cliffs of Golden Cap, which give way abruptly to the pebbled ridge of Chesil Beach and Fleet Lagoon.
Taking in the incredible sights of famous rock formations, including Durdle Door, Old Harry Rocks and Dancing Ledge.
Visiting the market town of Bridport and the picturesque villages of Lulworth, Tyneham and Abbotsbury.
You can add rest days at any of the overnight stops:
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