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Dancing Ledge – Winspit Quarry Caves loop from Swanage

Hard

66

runners

Dancing Ledge – Winspit Quarry Caves loop from Swanage

02:07

18.2km

300m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.48 km

Tilly Whim Caves

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some steep technical parts but lovely scenery

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2

5.93 km

Limestone Cliffs of South Purbeck

Highlight • Natural Monument

Definitely it's my favourite place to visit and spend time. No network cover only you and nature.

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3

5.98 km

Dancing Ledge

Highlight • Natural

It's a good place to spend day out. No network cover, only you and pure nature.

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4

6.71 km

Dancing ledge it's definitely place with potential if depends on sport activities

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5

7.32 km

Secret Little Cove

Highlight • Beach

Can get access at low tide. Watch your footing on the descent down.

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6

7.56 km

Seacombe Cliff

Highlight • Viewpoint

The sea-cliff quarries at Seacombe are a popular spot along this stretch of coastline. The low-level platform left behind from quarrying has created a unique bathing spot.

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7

9.17 km

Winspit Quarry Caves

Highlight • Cave

Winspit quarry
Winspit is a disused quarry on the cliffs near Worth Matravers in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England that is no longer in use. To the west and …

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8

10.8 km

Worth Matravers village

Highlight • Settlement

The area is very popular for walking and a number of our walking trails pass through or near these villages.The 'Smugglers Ways' begins at Worth Matravers and then travels down …

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12.4 km

Spyway Dinosaur Footprints

Archaeological Site

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18.2 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.26 km

4.78 km

3.47 km

925 m

734 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.59 km

6.03 km

2.02 km

1.20 km

1.06 km

335 m

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Thursday 8 October

18°C

13°C

70 %

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