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Upton Fort, a coastal artillery battery and two searchlight emplacements

3 ha

Plan your visit

HeritageHikingDogs
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome3 ha

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

4 activities

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Hiking

Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Portland to Lulworth; Named hiking route nearby: King Charles III England Coast Path: Portland to Lulworth

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Historic gardens

Historic site with public access

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

4 signed routes nearby · 20 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 50: Ferrybridge to Lulworth Cove)Walking route
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
King Charles III England Coast Path: Portland to LulworthWalking route
Named routeRef ECPNational walking route
South Dorset RidgewayWalking route
Named routeRef SDRRegional walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Purbeck RideCycling route
Named routeRef 6Regional cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Osmington Mills: postbox № DT3 111, Upton Fort

Osmington Mills: postbox № DT3 111, Upton Fort

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