Sea quarries
Sea quarries like Dancing Ledge, Seacombe and Winspit once played a major role in the Purbeck stone industry. Stone quarried from the cliffs was loaded directly onto ships …

Włóczykij- Snufkin

July 13, 2019

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

MCW73

March 22, 2024

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Dancing Ledge is part of the Jurassic Coast near Langton Matravers in the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, England. Dancing Ledge is a flat area of rock at the base …

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1. South Purbeck Cliffs Walk

15.3km

04:18

310m

Hike the moderate 9.5-mile South Purbeck Cliffs Walk along the Jurassic Coast, featuring dramatic sea views and historic quarries.

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2. South West Coast Path: Swanage and Dancing Ledge Loop

14.3km

03:56

220m

Hike the moderate 8.9-mile South West Coast Path: Swanage and Dancing Ledge Loop for stunning coastal views and unique geological features.

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3. Durlston Head, St Aldhelm's Head & Corfe Castle loop from Swanage — Isle of Purbeck

30.5km

08:26

530m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Langton Matravers, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Dancing Ledge

1. South Purbeck Cliffs Walk

2. South West Coast Path: Swanage and Dancing Ledge Loop

3. Durlston Head, St Aldhelm's Head & Corfe Castle loop from Swanage — Isle of Purbeck

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