Lulworth Cove Reviews Summary

Value

Pros:

• "Around £17 in total. Excellent value for breakfast in such a perfect setting."
• "The Pay and Display tickets purchased from Lulworth Cove or Durdle Door are also valid at Lulworth Castle."
• "Parking was £6 for 4 hours so a little expensive, but it's only a short walk to the cove from the car park."
• "Also, paying for one covers 3 different car parks, which was really useful."
• "Best bit is the car parking ticket is for both car parks and not too expensive."
• "Reasonable car park charging £5 for four hours parking."
• "Parking from £4 for 2hrs to £9 day."

Cons:

• "The only downfall was the car park very pricey! For the amount of footfall they could lower the cost."
• "Parking costs a lot though."
• "I read the reviews about Lulworth Cove before visiting and a lot of people complained about parking charges."
• "Lovely cove, bit touristy these days. Parking is extortionate."
• "Absolutely fantastic place to visit but car parking prices are ridiculous."
• "Parking to expensive but you can use your ticket from Durdle Door, but it’s still gonna cost ya."
• "Parking is easy though upwards of £6 minimum unless you are lucky and are a national trust member or can find a free one up by the church."

Accessibility

Pros:

• "Wheel chair accessible only till view point."
• "Car park has spaces for us disabled but if like me in a chair it's a very rough."
• "Public Rest rooms available."
• "Good and spacious car park is available."
• "Easy parking with lots of spaces."
• "Car parking is simple with contactless payment support."
• "We managed to get a parking space without any problems."

Cons:

• "The cove itself is a pebbled beach which can be difficult to walk on for those who are unsteady on their feet."
• "Don't go here expecting sandy beaches... Get some sea shoes as can be slippy stones in the cove."
• "The walk is a little steep and rough so definitely wear some sturdy shoes."
• "Careful with kids taking the final steps down to the sea-no barriers!! No lifeguards on the beach either, but no doubt well worth the trek!!!!"
• "Some paths are slightly steep so people with wheelchairs and buggys are not advisable."
• "However don't recommend for elderly people with health issues, as it requires a good trail."
• "Not disability friendly."

Scenery & Location

Pros:

• "It's always a new full experience to come along this impressive coast."
• "Very beautiful coastline of England."
• "Stunning views of the cove from the top of the ridge."
• "Breathtakingly beautiful scenery."
• "Absolutely lovely. Went in around sunset and had an amazing experience of sunset view from the top."
• "Such a scenic part of the countryside."
• "Absolutely beautiful, classic English coastline."

Cons:

• "If you've already been to the beach then it's not worth coming here again."
• "The village was very busy and noisy, and the cove was not easily accessible due to loads of rocks/seaweed."
• "All the places were full and the mass of people kind of made it rubbish."
• "The beach area is tiny I'm not sure if it got bigger with tide going out."
• "It can get very busy so pick your times well."
• "It can also get very crowded especially on weekends."
• "This coast is quite dangerous if you choose the wrong time to explore it."

Amenities & Facilities

Pros:

• "Good cafes & restaurant & pub."
• "Food around is good, friendly people in the shops too."
• "Lovely friendly cafe right on the cove."
• "Good choice of shops and restaurants."
• "Plenty of cafes, pubs, places to eat etc."
• "Beautiful area, lovely restaurants, shops, bars etc."
• "Most amazing place. Pebble beach. Full facilities and sit down restaurants. Toilets."

Cons:

• "When we visited after 6 pm, all cafes were already closed."
• "Ice cream over £5.00 for two scoops! Too expensive."
• "Food, ice-cream, drink etc are very expensive."
• "Facilities are really good but pricey. E.g. fish and chips 7.99 for a large but portion of fish was small and a handful of chips."
• "If it's a sunny weekend beware that most of restaurants and shops will run out of food."
• "3 sausage rolls and 4 cans of drink cost over £25 from the beach hot food shop."
• "We waited 45 mins for a fish and chips."

Activities & Experiences

Pros:

• "Popular with the paddle boarding and canoe crowd."
• "Calm waters in the cove, perfect for watersports such as paddle boarding and swimming."
• "Awesome outdoorsy place to visit with kids."
• "Good for swimming, clean water."
• "Super crowded with a lot of people enjoying aquatic activities and quite a few eating places!"
• "Had a great guided swim out to Stair Hole."
• "Wonderful place to do kayaking, snorkeling and other water activities."

Cons:

• "Boats being used in the cove is a worry."
• "Careful with kids taking the final steps down to the sea-no barriers!! No lifeguards on the beach either, but no doubt well worth the trek!!!!"
• "The water was extremely cold in May, so bear this in mind if you are not a good swimmer."
• "Unfortunately we missed the last boat due to changing weather conditions."
• "Steps could do with a rope handle bannister for the elder generation."
• "It's very pretty, but be prepared to put up with influencers and tiktokkers being generally annoying."
• "The parking situation is an absolute disgrace... Directed by grumpy Marshall to park in the middle of a field to then pay £5 for only four hours!"