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South West England

Priest's Way – Descent Into Swanage loop from Swanage

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Priest's Way – Descent Into Swanage loop from Swanage

Moderate

3

hikers

Priest's Way – Descent Into Swanage loop from Swanage

02:37

9.59km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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145 m

Swanage

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The town of Swanage is a busy and beautiful seaside town. There is a lot going on on the beach and there are numerous restaurants, pubs and shops.

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2

5.28 km

Keates Quarry Dinosaur Footprints

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A herd of sturdy cows with calves, and a bull were in that part of the field when we walked past the signpost so we thought it best not to go through.......

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3

6.28 km

View of the Jurassic Coast from Priests Way

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Lovely bridleway along the Priests Way not far from the Square & Compass pub.

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6.64 km

Solitary Tree in Dorset National Landscape

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5

7.15 km

Priest's Way

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Great little back path between Worth Matravers and Swanage. Plenty of dog walkers though, so watch out on the corners!

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8.47 km

Descent Into Swanage

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Down into Swanage - Full beans

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9.59 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.36 km

3.18 km

1.88 km

663 m

465 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.31 km

2.38 km

1.89 km

555 m

408 m

< 100 m

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