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Dorchester,Falcon Barn

This car park is the starting point for a nice hike to Durdle Door along the steep coast (about 10km round trip). We had only parked here for the hike but that should be ok also over night. Something behind the parking is a bit quieter. The view is simply great. (Overnight camping and parking are strictly prohibited in this car park)

Id : 55843 - Créé le 24 07 2017 par DanielH

GPS :
N 50°38’28.68” W -2°20’35.484”
50.641300, -2.343190

Adresse :

Falcon Barn
DT2 Dorchester

United Kingdom

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23 comment (s)

Zac360

on 19 07 2021

National Trust carpark. Fine for the day or a trip to the beach. Says no camping or overnight stays, so do so at your own risk

KeefMate2020

on 23 06 2021

It seemed last year that NT had chilled out about respectful overnighting. Had many a lovely night in Dorset, Devon and Cornwall NT carparks - several having honesty boxes and local amenities to patronize. Encountered friendly NT staff that didn’t bat an eyelid. I was going to join NT this year with a family membership. Their attitude this year though has put me right off.

woof86

on 31 03 2021

Happily fell asleep the around midnight lots of boy racers arrived and proceeded to race each other around the our van and the car park. Not pleasant kinda terrifying in the dark. Would avoid as a night camp up However was nice in the morning. Might be okay in the summer when more vans have taken up the space?

Clareandmatt

on 23 08 2020

Great views! amazing drop away hillside durdle door style. bit windy pops while we were there...the van was rocking regardless. woke up to sheep but no national trust people taking reg plates but we were outta there! early doors. few people up there in campers...super quiet and no bother from anyone.

NationalTrustNorthandWestDorset

on 14 08 2020

Overnight camping and parking are strictly prohibited in this car park by National Trust Byelaws. Please help us look after these special sites by following on site signage and not camping/ overnight parking here. Kind regards National Trust North & West Dorset team.

Right2roamrich

on 11 08 2020

Cracking spacious location stunning views of Portland and Weymouth Bay. A gathering of cars did arrive late evening, didn't cause any trouble, left their rubbish and went. Fantastic quiet night's sleep apart from a few sheep in the background. Smugglers Inn pub 2.2 miles walk down the valley and along the seafront.

Amz_Vs

on 21 07 2020

Great views out to Portland and a nice pebble beach 10 mins walk down the hill. plenty of other Van's and no issues staying over night.

rafrichard

on 28 05 2020

National trust employers currently taking campervan numberplates at about 8.30 am and asking not to come back. No fine given.

npoole

on 25 05 2020

Spent the night here, absolutely beautiful location with Panoramic views of the ocean. Can get a bit windy because it’s so exposed but worth it for the views. No amenities but it’s free. Sign says not to camp but there were lots of campers. The space is really big so can fit a lot of campers without being in each other’s space

MrsWottinger

on 7 10 2019

Spent two nights here undisturbed. Fantastic views across the bay and harbour. Can get a bit windy up here so watch your pop top if you have one.

steve1305

on 10 09 2019

Really nice and quiet, had a couple of locals turn up and eat takeaways. 3 other campers and a tent were there overnight. Really nice views.

chacal28

on 14 07 2019

Très belle vue. Nous y avons passé une nuit sans soucis . Lieu à préserver. Pour aller jusqu'à durdle door c'est assez sportif mais faisable

alf6633

on 26 06 2019

Aussicht topp. Super für Küstenwanderung zum Durdle Door, ist aber ein anspruchsvoller Weg, kein "Spaziergang". NO OVERNIGHT PARKING. Muss jeder selbst entscheiden, ob oder nicht, auch wenn es nicht regelmäßig kontrolliert wird.

Desus

on 9 06 2019

Auch wir haben den Platz für die Wanderung zum Durdle Door genutzt. An der Küste hin und über die Felder zurück. Wir beschlossen nachts zu bleiben. Es waren noch andere Wohnmobile da. Wir hatten keine Probleme.

victoriawallace88

on 7 06 2019

No amenities and a bit windy but worth it for the breathtaking views out towards the harbour. We ignored the no overnight parking sign as per other reviews and had no trouble.

6pieds8pattes

on 29 05 2019

Parking en herbe et terre. Accès plat, un portail étroit mais notre 2,40 m de large est passé sans souci. Vue magnifique et randonnée très belle. Nous avons décidé de passer la nuit avec 4 autres véhicules. Des véhicules sont arrivés dans la soirée pour faire des dérapages pendant une heure. Nuit calme par la suite.

frg

on 27 05 2019

Great views.good spot.probably gets busy in the summer so pic your spot early. narrow lane to get here was ok with 22ft motorhome arriving around 8pm

patrickst

on 19 09 2018

Wunderschöner platz wir blieben dort zwei nächte. tolle Spaziergänge.

gtrkid550

on 18 07 2018

Stayed here a number of times overnight. Ignore the no overnight sign, no one comes around, very quiet but can be windy. Great views across to Weymouth, Portland, Kimmeridge bay and Tynham village which is well worth a visit.

Chrissi

on 28 12 2017

Very nice spot, though very muddy after rain. No overnight parking allowed. Many dog walkers in the morning and the sheep come to greet you.

VWBusfahrer

on 10 09 2017

Total ruhiger Platz. Am 30.08.17 hier übernachtet. Noch 2 weitere Mobile vor Ort. Keine Probleme. Keine Infrastruktur! Tolle Aussicht. Klasse Wandermöglichkeit. Freilaufende Schafe

Simate

on 31 08 2017

No overnight parking!

lolotte24

on 11 08 2017

Super point de vue. Route assez facile d'accès pour les camping-cars. Ne pas tenir compte du panneau "no car park overnight". Un horodateur est présent mais il n'est pas (encore) en service.