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South West England

View of Swanage Bay – Anvil Point Lighthouse loop from Swanage

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

View of Swanage Bay – Anvil Point Lighthouse loop from Swanage

Moderate

4.8

(27)

288

hikers

View of Swanage Bay – Anvil Point Lighthouse loop from Swanage

02:08

7.61km

140m

Hiking

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

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

923 m

Swanage Waterfront Promenade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Svanage, the harbor and the waterfront are very clear.

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2

1.77 km

View of Ballard Point and The Foreland

Highlight • Natural Monument

The hill behind Peveril Point Road offers great views at Ballard Point plus nice places to rest and chill out 😎🤩

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3

1.77 km

View of Swanage Bay

Highlight • Beach

The hill behind Peveril Point Road offers great views at Swanage plus nice places to rest and chill out 😎🤩

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4

3.24 km

View of Porthcawl 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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5

3.84 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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6

4.13 km

Anvil Point Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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7

4.87 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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8

5.84 km

Undercliff Woodland Path

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you could take the short cut and keep along road but if you don't mind a few steel steps it's worth it going down into this woodland

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7.61 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.11 km

2.21 km

1.03 km

953 m

306 m

Surfaces

2.14 km

1.57 km

1.45 km

1.07 km

701 m

674 m

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