Dancing Ledge – Anvil Point Lighthouse loop from Worth Matravers

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Dancing Ledge – Anvil Point Lighthouse loop from Worth Matravers

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Dancing Ledge – Anvil Point Lighthouse loop from Worth Matravers

07:25

26.2km

560m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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5.89 km

Dancing Ledge

Highlight • Natural

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

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9.53 km

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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9.82 km

View of Tilly Whim Caves

Highlight • Natural Monument

It is often very windy here and the whipped water crashes against the rocky coast.

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10.3 km

The Great Globe at Durlston Country Park

Highlight • Historical Site

This casting size world globe is impressive. The information on it and the existing stone slabs is difficult to read due to weathering.

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10.6 km

View of Durlston Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Located just below Durlston castle as you head down to the globe. nice to stop here and admire the views of the bay

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12.2 km

Swanage Waterfront Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Svanage, the harbor and the waterfront are very clear.

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12.7 km

Swanage Beach

Highlight • Beach

Quaint Victorian Seaside Resort

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17.5 km

View of Swanage from Rollington Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here, you can see for miles to the east, across the sprawling town of Swanage. Purbeck landscape greets you in all other directions and if you follow this trail …

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