Dorset
Accommodation
The climbing areas in Dorset have plenty of possibilities for different types of accommodation. We have covbered the basic camping possibilities for all the areas below but the tourist information offices will have more suggestions.
Tourist Information Weymouth - See map below. Tel: 01305 785747
Tourist Information Portland - Portland Bill Visitor Centre. Tel: 01305 861233
Tourist Information Purbeck - Town Hall, East Street, Wareham. Tel: 01929 552740
Tourist Information Swanage - Shore Road, Swanage. Tel: 01929 422885
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Portland Area
 No camping is allowed on Portland but there are a few sites close by.
Sea Barn Farm Campsite -
Fleet, Weymouth. Tel: 01305 782218 Open - Mar. to Oct. - advert opposite.
Directions (see map) - Take the B3157 towards Bridport. After 3 miles turn left at a mini-roundabout on a bend towards Fleet. The camp site is 1 mile down here on the left.
www.seabarnfarm.co.uk
West Fleet Holiday Farm -
Fleet, Weymouth. Tel: 01305 782218 Open - Mar. to Oct. - advert opposite.
Directions (see map) - Take the B3157 towards Bridport. After 3 miles turn left at a mini-roundabout on a bend towards Fleet. The camp site is 1 mile down here on the right.
www.westfleetholidays.co.uk
Also recommended but not listed in the 2005 book -
East Fleet Farm Touring Park -
Chickerell, Weymouth. Tel: 01305 785768
"Brilliant campsite with a good pub on site with pool tables!"
www.eastfleet.co.uk
Swanage Area
There are many camping and caravan sites in the area, several of the popular ones are listed below. Contact Swanage Tourist Information for more including non-camping options.
Tom's Field Campsite -
Tom's Field Road, Langton Matravers, Swanage. Tel: 01929 427110. Open - Mar to Oct.
Directions - Leave Swanage on B3067 (south of A351), for 2 miles to Langton Matravers. Tom's Field is on the left.
Priestway Holiday Park -
Priests Way, Swanage. Tel: 01929 422747. Directions - Turn right on the approach to Swanage up the hill when you enter the edge of town. Drive through housing estate for 1km.
www.shorefield.co.uk
Burnbake Campsite - The Old Farmhouse, Rempstowe, Corfe Castle. Tel: 01929 470580 (number in all guidebooks is wrong) Open - Apr to Sept.

Lulworth Area
Durdle Door Caravan Park - West Lulworth. Tel: 01929 400200. Open - Apr to Oct. Caravans for hire.
Not Camping
There are many Bed and Breakfasts in Swanage, Poole, Bournemouth and Weymouth as you would expect in a major tourist area. Expect to pay between £15 and £25/night. For more details contact the tourist information offices.
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