Section 21 of 66, King Charles III England Coast Path
UK 043.21
Rufus Castle to Lulworth Cove
19.8 miles (31.8 km).
Up and down
About 982 m of climbing and 1,031 m of descent; highest point 164 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Rufus Castle.
- Bus stops
- Pennsylvania Castle, 260 m from the start. DirectionsMoorfield Road, 690 m from the start. DirectionsEaston Square, 920 m from the start. Directions
- Car parks
- Car park, 250 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 350 m from the start. DirectionsCar park, 360 m from the start. Directions
Getting back
The section finishes at Lulworth Cove. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Lulworth Cove, 290 m from the finish. DirectionsWar Memorial, 820 m from the finish. DirectionsCastle Inn, 900 m from the finish. Directions
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 43%, gravel and tracks 30%, earth, rock and mud 7%; the rest (17%) isn't recorded.
About 16% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 8 kissing gates, 9 gates.
Where it's steep: the biggest climb gains about 96 m in a kilometre, 24.2 km in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.