photo: Trinity Lighthouse, Portland Bill
Welcome to Portland Walks 2012........
If you are visiting Portland and the surrounding areas why not organise a guided walking tour to see Portland's breathtaking sights and get the most from its rich past and present.
The historic Portland walking tours include Portland's Castles, the world famous stone quarries, two Island prisons and one of the most beautiful coastal railway walks in the UK.
Portland Walks of the present show the transformation of the Castletown Naval Base and the regeneration of the Islands village centres. And of course, Portland is now home to the 2012 Olympic Sailing Venue. To request 2012 information visit the Portland Walks 'Contact' page.
photo: Portland Castle, Castletown
The Isle of Portland is a Royal Manor, and over the course of your walk you will see for yourself some of the rights and privileges awarded to the Island and it's residents from the Portland Court Leet which has run an unbroken line on the Island since Roman times (for information on the Portland Court Leet click on the Portland Walks Site Map) .
Portland is also home to three Lighthouses, Trinity Lighthouse at Portland Bill is one of the few remaining working Lighthouses and at the Visitor Centre you can see inside the lighthouse and enjoy the panoramic views from the tower.
The Isle of Portland is world renowned for its limestone, some of the famous buildings built by Portland Stone include St Paul's Cathedral designed by Christopher Wren and the Whitehall Cenotaph.
Book a Portland Walk to learn about the architecture, lifestyle and history of this fascinating Island. Tailor made full and half day walks to suit your needs and interests at a pace you will enjoy.
photo:Church Ope Cove
Portland Walks offer accompanied walks and rambles for all standards of fitness, ranging from an hour long 'stroll' to full day 'hikes'. For those with less stamina an island bus service will take the strain for your return journey or the "final leg"
For the more energetic, a full or half day option is available with some trails and walks off the beaten track. However, all walks take full advantage of the dramatic views of the harsh Portland Coastline.
Refreshment breaks are available en route and will be taken in local hostelries and cafes including the Lobster Pot Restaurant and The Pulpit Public House located at Portland Bill or the Cove House Inn perfectly situated on Chesil beach at Chiswell.
photo:A Portland Walk through Tout Quarry*
For those of you who require pampering after a walk, why not try Portland's Award Winning Spa at The Ocean Spa in the Village of Southwell.
For full information please contact Portland Walks or complete the 'Contact Portland Walks' page of this web-site.
* For further information regarding Tout Quarry & Tout Quarry Walks register your interest on the Portland Walks 'Contact' page.
Portland Walks offer different ranges and levels of walks around the beautiful Royal Isle of Portland.If you are on holiday, want to organise an educational trip or if you require assistance in planning a walking route (at any level) please contact Portland Walks for current information.
Portland Walks are colour coded to enable you to choose the walk best suited to your ability. For all walk requirements please click on 'Portland Walks Contact' or e-mail info@portlandwalks.co.uk
