🚗 Southampton to Portland & Lighthouse – A Coastal Adventure 🏝️💡

#southamptontrip Escape to Portland Bill Lighthouse, one of the most dramatic and scenic spots on the Dorset coast! Just a 2-hour drive from Southampton, this day trip offers rugged cliffs, maritime history, and epic sea views. 🚙 Getting There 📍 Drive: 2 hours via A31 & A354, passing through the beautiful Dorset countryside. 🚆 Public Transport: Train to Weymouth, then a bus or taxi to Portland. 🌊 Top Things to Do 💡 Portland Bill Lighthouse – Climb to the top for panoramic ocean views. 🪨 Pulpit Rock – A unique rock formation perfect for photos. 🥾 Coastal Walks – Explore the South West Coast Path with clifftop scenery. 🏰 Portland Castle – A Tudor fortress with amazing harbor views. 🍽️ Where to Eat 🦞 The Lobster Pot – Famous for fresh seafood and cream tea right by the lighthouse. 🍕 The Cove House Inn – A great spot for pub food with sunset views. 🕰️ Best Time & Tips ☀️ Best Visit: Summer for blue skies and warm sea breeze. 📸 Sunset at the lighthouse is unmissable! 🌊 Watch the waves – The coastline here is famous for powerful sea swells. Ready for seaside charm, history, and unbeatable views? Let’s go! 🚗🌊