Unexpected Walk to Durlston Castle | Solstice Sunset in Swanage

After an early start in Swanage, Dorset, we set out for a casual wander along the coast. We didn’t expect to go far… but the path led us through a lovely stretch of woodland and eventually to Durlston Castle, about a mile down the coast. The castle itself was closed (and we stumbled across a parkrun on the way!), so we turned back to Swanage. Later, we parked up at a viewpoint overlooking Poole Harbour — the perfect spot to watch the summer solstice sunset, which was nothing short of spectacular. 📍 Locations: Swanage, Durlston Castle, Poole Harbour, Dorset 🎥 Features: • Early morning wander in Swanage • Woodland walk to Durlston Castle • Solstice sunset overlooking Poole Harbour • A peaceful vanlife park-up with stunning views 💡 A mix of coastal walking, vanlife, and sunset chasing — a perfect Dorset day.