Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve

Lovely park to spend time in exploring, it's hilly but the views are wonderful. Came for the parkrun, made full use of the 10% discount after in the cafe (with views of Old Harry), but browsed the shop, so it's dog friendly and they sell Pawbeck ice creams for dogs, so which my Buzz loved.

Last September I drove to Swanage and found Durlston Country Park - Wow! Affordable parking for the whole day, a cafe to dine in with a variety of food and beverages high above the Jurassic Coast to roam along the cliff edges for the sea views then take the walking trails down to the village. A fun place for the whole family to visit - plenty of resting places, view points along the way, hammocks, rope swings to play on and a bird hide to spy from (not just for the kids!) and a scenic walk down into Swanage for a treat of fish and chips by the beach at the end of the day.

We parked at the Durlston country park and did the clifftop walk down to Dancing ledge, really lovely walk along the cliffs, then looped around to take the high path back, would recommend walking boots as it's a bit rugged in a few places.

Wonderful place. I’ve visited Swanage many times but have never been to Durlston. Such a beautiful place to walk around on a sunny February day. Absolutely loved it and will be back in the summer.

Excellent place to walk with breathtaking views. Lots of photo opportunities. Don't miss the giant snail shell. Perfect photo op.