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Peveril Point, Durlston Point, Dancing ledge & Seacombe Cliff loop from Swanage — Isle of Purbeck

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Peveril Point, Durlston Point, Dancing ledge & Seacombe Cliff loop from Swanage — Isle of Purbeck

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Peveril Point, Durlston Point, Dancing ledge & Seacombe Cliff loop from Swanage — Isle of Purbeck

04:25

15.9km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.38 km

Peveril Point Coastwatch Station

Highlight • Viewpoint

Peveril Point at the southern edge of Swanage Bay is made from a resistant shale and limestone rather than the clay to the north. The promontory formed is a good …

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3.32 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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3.99 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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4.09 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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7.53 km

Dancing Ledge

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Sea quarries
Sea quarries like Dancing Ledge, Seacombe and Winspit once played a major role in the Purbeck stone industry. Stone quarried from the cliffs was loaded directly onto ships …

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9.16 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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15.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.94 km

4.28 km

2.84 km

2.76 km

582 m

474 m

Surfaces

8.47 km

2.44 km

1.50 km

1.33 km

636 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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Weather

Saturday 30 May

17°C

14°C

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Peveril Point, Durlston Point, Dancing ledge & Seacombe Cliff loop from Swanage — Isle of Purbeck

Peveril Point Coastwatch Station

The Great Globe at Durlston Country Park

View of Tilly Whim Caves

Anvil Point Lighthouse

Dancing Ledge

Seacombe Cliff

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