Saturday 18 May – Sunday 19 May 2024

Jurassic Coast 100km Challenge

From a 7am start in Weymouth to 65km along one of England’s most dramatic coastlines.

65kmCompleted of the planned 100km
7am SaturdayStarted from Weymouth
2am SundayStopped because of illness

Hike at a glance

Distance
65 km completed of the planned 100 km
Time
7am Saturday–2am Sunday (19 hours)
Parking
On-site challenge parking.
Difficulty
Not recorded
Tea/Pub stop
Four checkpoint stops.
Map planning
Open OS Maps

John’s recommendations to follow.

Details from this walk’s report. Times reflect this outing; check parking and access before travelling.

Jurassic Coast18–19 May 2024Endurance challenge

A challenge cut short

I set off from Weymouth at 7am on Saturday 18 May to take on the Jurassic Coast 100km Challenge. The route delivered sweeping sea views, steep grassy slopes and the unmistakable landmarks of this remarkable coastline.

The photographs show the scale of the terrain, including the paths around Durdle Door, as well as the 50km marker and an overnight stop. By then, the challenge had moved well beyond an ordinary coastal walk.

Result: I covered 65km. Unfortunately, illness meant I had to pull out at around 2am on Sunday morning, 19 May.

It was disappointing not to reach the 100km finish, but 65km over nineteen hours was still a substantial effort. The sensible decision was to stop when I became unwell. I came away with the experience of a demanding day and night on the Jurassic Coast—and plenty of photographs to remember it by.

Photographs from the challenge

John at the Jurassic Coast Challenge event backdrop
At the challenge event.
Walkers heading along the Jurassic Coast above the sea
Out on the coastal trail.
Steep coast path overlooking a curved bay
Coastal climbs and big views.
John on the route above the coastline
A moment to capture the scenery.
Walkers climbing a steep grassy coastal slope
Another climb along the route.
Walkers near Durdle Door on the Jurassic Coast
Durdle Door.
Coast path and cove seen from a high grassy ridge
The coast stretching ahead.
Jurassic Coast Challenge 50km route marker
The 50km marker.
Illuminated event rest stop at night
At an overnight event stop.
John wearing a challenge medal
A photograph from the event.
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Location & getting there

Weymouth and the Jurassic Coast, Dorset

Parking & travel: On-site challenge parking.

Find Weymouth on a map

This map locates the place named above; use the report’s route links to follow the walk.