Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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3.86 km

Dancing Ledge

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

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4.36 km

Headbury Cannon

From this beautiful ledge, you can see this coastal defensive cannon used to deter sea attacks.

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5.44 km

Seacombe Cliff

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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7.03 km

Winspit Quarry Caves

Purbeck marble was mined in the former quarry until the middle of the 20th century.

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9.00 km

Radar Memorial and Coastal Viewpoint

As a curiosity, you'll notice that the two radar dishes also resemble a large fire basket. This was done as a reference to the practice of lighting beacons to warn of the Spanish Armada.

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9.15 km

St Aldhelm's Chapel is one of the oldest churches in England and is a Grade I-listed building. The Norman chapel, situated on the high outcrop of St Aldhelm's Head, was named after the Bishop of Sherbourne who died in 709AD.

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9.45 km

Bench With a View of the Dorset Coast

Take a seat to catch your breath on one of the benches that probably have some of the best coastal views.

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12.0 km

Chapman's Pool

Quiet place with spectacular views.

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15.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.45 km

4.55 km

2.04 km

678 m

390 m

225 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

1.80 km

1.06 km

641 m

355 m

309 m

Elevation

Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Chapmans Pool & St Aldhelm's Chapel loop from Worth Matravers — Dorset

Dancing Ledge

Headbury Cannon

Seacombe Cliff

Winspit Quarry Caves

Radar Memorial and Coastal Viewpoint

St Aldhelm's Chapel

Bench With a View of the Dorset Coast

Chapman's Pool

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