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St Aldhelm's Chapel – Winspit Quarry Caves loop from Worth Matravers

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St Aldhelm's Chapel – Winspit Quarry Caves loop from Worth Matravers

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St Aldhelm's Chapel – Winspit Quarry Caves loop from Worth Matravers

01:05

8.77km

190m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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300 m

Woodhenge at the Square and Compass

Highlight • Monument

Was it build by aliens? We can't prove it but yes

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View of Chapmans Bay

Highlight • Beach

From the cliffs above Chapman's PoolClick to open side panel for more information, visitors enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the horseshoe-shaped bay. The view features dramatic limestone cliffs, like Houns-tout, …

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4.49 km

St Aldhelm's Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

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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4.63 km

St Aldhelm's Head Radar Memorial

Highlight • Monument

For a number of years there were various discussions about ways to commemorate the pioneering work on radar undertaken at Worth Matravers during World War II. Towards the end of …

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6.64 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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8.37 km

St. Nicholas' Church, Worth Matravers

Highlight • Monument

One of the most interesting features is a 12th century corbel table running under the roofline. The corbels are carved with an array of figures including a musician playing a …

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8.45 km

Worth Matravers village

Highlight • Settlement

The area is very popular for walking and a number of our walking trails pass through or near these villages.The 'Smugglers Ways' begins at Worth Matravers and then travels down …

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8.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.90 km

2.85 km

1.54 km

237 m

221 m

Surfaces

5.89 km

1.58 km

631 m

404 m

241 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 18 May

15°C

11°C

55 %

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St Aldhelm's Chapel – Winspit Quarry Caves loop from Worth Matravers

Woodhenge at the Square and Compass

View of Chapmans Bay

St Aldhelm's Chapel

St Aldhelm's Head Radar Memorial

Winspit Quarry Caves

St. Nicholas' Church, Worth Matravers

Worth Matravers village

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