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Walk: The 3 Lighthouses
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Portland Bill, Dorset, South West England

Portland Bill is the southernmost point of the Isle of Portland which is famous for its limestone. Portland Stone was used by Christopher Wren to rebuild St Paul's Cathedral. Portland is joined to the mainland by Chesil Beach, a long bank of stones and pebbles.

There is a Visitor and Tourist Information Centre at Portland Bill, from which guided tours of the lighthouse are available. Opening times 11:00 to 17:00 (seasonal).

From Weymouth follow the signposts to Portland (along the A354) then follow signposts to Portland Bill. The walk starts from the Car Park close to the Lighthouse.

Map reference:
Grid reference:
OS Landranger Sheet 194.
SY 677 684
Links:multiMap

Walk at Portland Bill:

The 3 Lighthouses 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 160 feet / 48 m Moderate 1 hr 35 mins 410 kcal
Parking Main road Track
Footpath Lighthouse Public convenience
Tourist information Picture Two pictures
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