Dancing Ledge – Winspit Quarry Caves loop from Swanage

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Dancing Ledge – Winspit Quarry Caves loop from Swanage

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Dancing Ledge – Winspit Quarry Caves loop from Swanage

04:55

17.8km

310m

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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456 m

Swanage Waterfront Promenade

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Svanage, the harbor and the waterfront are very clear.

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2.10 km

View of Durlston Bay

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Located just below Durlston castle as you head down to the globe. nice to stop here and admire the views of the bay

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2.27 km

Durlston Castle

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Near Durlston Castle there is a hiking trail high above the sea. There are wonderful views of the rocky cliffs.

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2.69 km

View of Tilly Whim Caves

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It is often very windy here and the whipped water crashes against the rocky coast.

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2.98 km

Anvil Point Lighthouse, situated within Durlston Country Park, was completed in 1881 to warn ships of the hazardous seas nearby. These days, the lighthouse is open for guided tours and can be rented as holiday accommodation.

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6.42 km

Dancing Ledge

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

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8.00 km

Seacombe Cliff

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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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9.61 km

Winspit Quarry Caves

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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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