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Trinity House Obelisk

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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦87+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Herring Gull and Gannet
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • Café on site — a good base for a longer summer day out

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
CaféParking· PaidToilets

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Herring Gull, Gannet, Pied Wagtail +84 more · last seen 2026; Birds — Herring Gull, Gannet, Pied Wagtail +84 more · last seen 2026

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Reptiles; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Reptiles

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Eristalis tenax, Trioza centranthi, Harlequin Ladybird +2 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Eristalis tenax, Trioza centranthi, Harlequin Ladybird +2 more · last seen 2026

Free

Easy access

parking, toilets

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

2 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
South West Coast Path (Section 49: Isle of Portland Circuit)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Portland to LulworthWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route

Wildlife to spot

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Trinity House Obelisk at Portland Bill

Trinity House Obelisk at Portland Bill

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