Winspit Quarry Caves – Dancing Ledge loop from Worth Matravers

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Winspit Quarry Caves – Dancing Ledge loop from Worth Matravers

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Winspit Quarry Caves – Dancing Ledge loop from Worth Matravers

04:57

17.9km

300m

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: July 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.60 km

Winspit Quarry Caves

Highlight • Cave

Winspit quarry
Winspit is a disused quarry on the cliffs near Worth Matravers in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England that is no longer in use. To the west and …

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4.22 km

Seacombe Cliffs and Quarry

Highlight • Natural

From the 1770s these rock outcrops were good for ashlar, dressings and carving. In the accounts for 1771 William Chinchin dug 418 tons of ashlar or front stone, 101 tons …

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5.14 km

Dancing Ledge

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Dancing Ledge is part of the Jurassic Coast near Langton Matravers in the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, England. Dancing Ledge is a flat area of rock at the base …

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9.63 km

Durlston Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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9.73 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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10.2 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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10.5 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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14.0 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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17.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

4.18 km

1.32 km

762 m

387 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

3.37 km

1.25 km

929 m

265 m

119 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

17°C

13°C

6 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Comments

June 9, 2022,Etappe 16/22 (B) Worth Matravers nach Swanage

The penultimate stage begins for us in Worth Matrevers. Since there is a large military area directly behind West Lulworth that is now used for exercises, the SWCP is closed here. A huge detour along the road would be necessary. The hostess of our B&B offers us a shuttle service to the starting point, which we gladly accept. This makes …

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