The Top 5 Caves in Dorset AONB

Looking to visit a cave in Dorset AONB on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Dorset AONB’s 5 best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.

Stair Hole Rock Arches

Winspit Quarry Caves

Bat's Head and Butter Rock

View of Tilly Whim Caves

View of Mupe Rocks and Bacon Hole

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Stair Hole Rock Arches
Hiking Highlight
Stair Hole is a small cove where you can see the extraordinary folds of limestone strata known as the ‘Lulworth Crumple’. The unique rock structure was created during the Alpine orogeny and exposed by subsequent erosion.
Tip by Dan Hobson
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Winspit Quarry Caves
Hiking Highlight
Purbeck marble was mined in the former quarry until the middle of the 20th century.
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Tip by InForAPenny-InForAPound
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Bat's Head and Butter Rock
Hiking Highlight
Kayakers often drive through the small cave. It is beautiful to look at and the colorful kayaks with the turquoise sea make a beautiful photo opportunity
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Tip by Cathrin
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View of Tilly Whim Caves
Hiking Highlight
It is often very windy here and the whipped water crashes against the rocky coast.
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Tip by Herbert
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View of Mupe Rocks and Bacon Hole
Hiking Highlight
This spectacular view is something of a hidden gem! The location is a little remote but the view of the Purbeck and south Dorset coast is stunning, especially in good weather.
Tip by Mark Saunders
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