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Dancing Ledge – Winspit Quarry Caves loop from Swanage

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Dancing Ledge – Winspit Quarry Caves loop from Swanage

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Dancing Ledge – Winspit Quarry Caves loop from Swanage

04:55

17.8km

310m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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456 m

Swanage Waterfront Promenade

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Svanage, the harbor and the waterfront are very clear.

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2.10 km

View of Porthcawl Bay

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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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2.27 km

Durlston Castle

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Near Durlston Castle there is a hiking trail high above the sea. There are wonderful views of the rocky cliffs.

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2.69 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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2.98 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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6.42 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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8.00 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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9.61 km

Winspit Quarry Caves

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Nice place with spectacular views and caves you can enter.

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17.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.49 km

4.91 km

3.86 km

777 m

427 m

362 m

Surfaces

6.39 km

4.21 km

2.74 km

2.28 km

1.21 km

1.00 km

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Weather

Friday 3 July

21°C

14°C

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Dancing Ledge – Winspit Quarry Caves loop from Swanage

Swanage Waterfront Promenade

View of Porthcawl Bay

Durlston Castle

View of Tilly Whim Caves

Anvil Point Lighthouse

Dancing Ledge

Seacombe Cliff

Winspit Quarry Caves

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