Peveril Point at the southern edge of Swanage Bay is made from a resistant shale and limestone rather than the clay to the north. The promontory formed is a good lookout point which is now used by the coastguard. The Swanage lifeboat station is on the northern side.

Chris

December 9, 2024

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really worth continuing along the the swcp to Peverill point rather. than taking a short cut to cut this off

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2. Peveril Point, Durlston Point, Dancing ledge & Seacombe Cliff loop from Swanage — Isle of Purbeck

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3. Peveril Point, Anvil Point & Durlston Castle loop from Swanage — Isle of Purbeck

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Location: Swanage, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Peveril Point Coastwatch Station

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

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