Easton Trip Overview
Discover the history behind Portland’s most scenic walkway in the South of England! Learn how Portland has been quarried for 100’s of years for it’s precious white stone! Walk one of the best cliff faces in England with views stretching out across the English Channel & Jurassic Coast! Arguably the best view in England, we stop and grab a cup of tea at the top of Portland with Chesil beach view 18 miles before us. If time allows, we head to Portland Bill Lighthouse and to the southern most tip of the Jurassic Coast!
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Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Starts: Easton, United Kingdom
Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Walking Tours
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Discover the history behind Portland’s most scenic walkway in the South of England! Learn how Portland has been quarried for 100’s of years for it’s precious white stone! Walk one of the best cliff faces in England with views stretching out across the English Channel & Jurassic Coast! Arguably the best view in England, we stop and grab a cup of tea at the top of Portland with Chesil beach view 18 miles before us. If time allows, we head to Portland Bill Lighthouse and to the southern most tip of the Jurassic Coast!
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Stop At: Isle of Portland, Isle of Portland, Dorset, England
Join us as we take a tranquil walk exploring the disused coastal railway track on the East Side of Portland.
The walk has gained national appeal for its stunning Jurassic Coast views and flat cliff-side trail.
Walking with a guide learn about the Jurassic Coast, Portland’s rich history in quarrying and its famous stone used for St Pauls Cathedral & Buckingham Palace!
The old line operated from the late nineteenth century until closing to passengers in the 1952 and goods in 1965. Its construction needed twelve years of blasting through solid rock and three extensions of Parliamentary time.
Today, parts of the line can still be walked and is considered one of the most scenic lines in the south west of England; it is now part of Dorset’s World Heritage Jurassic Coast.
We end with an ice cream and a “cuppa” at the top of Portland looking over the spectacular Chesil Beach and the Olympic Rings.
Duration: 3 hours