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South West England

Anvil Point Lighthouse – Dancing Ledge loop from Swanage

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Anvil Point Lighthouse – Dancing Ledge loop from Swanage

Moderate

4.9

(9)

104

hikers

Anvil Point Lighthouse – Dancing Ledge loop from Swanage

03:16

11.4km

250m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

537 m

Mill Pond

Highlight • Natural

2

2.53 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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3

2.68 km

Durlston National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

quite.hilly to get here. great cafe and views and walks around Durlston. fabulous for bird watching

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4

2.85 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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5

3.27 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

3.56 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

7.11 km

Dancing Ledge Rock Pool

Highlight • Natural Monument

It's not an easy descent to get to the rock pool but it's worth it

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8

7.21 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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B

11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.50 km

3.07 km

1.89 km

1.29 km

627 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.64 km

3.21 km

1.39 km

1.12 km

755 m

272 m

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Tuesday 1 September

19°C

17°C

24 %

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