A moderate walk (coast) in Dorset, England, about 19.20km (11.93 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 6:00h. It is unsuitable for families with children, prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Car Free Walks TeamCreated by Timwoods on 02 May 2010
There's lots to enjoy on the Isle of Purbeck (which is actually a peninsular) and this walk takes you round some of the highlights. Starting in Swanage, you will first enjoy the town's lively seafront before heading onto the cliffs around Durlstin Head. There's some great coastal scenery along to St Alban's head, before you head up to Worth Matravers and its well-loved pub, the Square and Compass. It's then back to Swanage via farm footpaths.
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Timwoods
Hello Len, the South West Coast Path runs all along the coast from Swanage to Tyneham. The one thing to consider is how to get back to Swanage. You could walk, but there are few buses near Tyneham. The best option is probably to walk back to Corfe and get a bus (or the railway) back to Swanage. That's a long day, though!
Len Lucas
My wife and I will visit Swanage in March and would like to walk from Swanage to the old village of Tyneham, which I believe is open to the public at the weekend at this time of year. Do you know if there is a coastal path we could take, and how many miles the round trip would be? Thank you, Len
Timwoods
Good suggestion! Have updated the route.
Sue Leppington
Return from Worth Matravers why not return to Swanage by the Priest's Trail?