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

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Swanage

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

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

04:25

15.9km

280m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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1.38 km

Peveril Point Coastwatch Station

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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 …

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3.32 km

The Great Globe at Durlston Country Park

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The Great Globe (1887) was made in Greenwich of 15 sections of stone, weighs 40 tons, and was transported to #Swanage by sea.

It is made of Portland stone, consists …

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3.99 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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4.09 km

Anvil Point Lighthouse

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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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7.53 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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9.16 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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15.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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5.18 km

4.23 km

2.78 km

2.67 km

576 m

465 m

Surfaces

8.66 km

2.33 km

1.56 km

1.54 km

1.27 km

544 m

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