Dulston Head to Worth Matravers & Return
A moderate walk (coast) in Dorset, England, about 13.80km (8.57 mi) long with an estimated walking time of about 4:15h. It is suitable for families with children, but unsuitable for prams & pushchairs, wheelchairs.
Elevation Profile
Ascent
130m (426ft)
Descent
136m (446ft)
Max. Elevation
140m (459ft)
Altitude Gain & Loss
266m (872ft)
Start & End
Durlston Head
Distance
13.80km
(8.57mi)
(8.57mi)
Duration
~4:15h
Difficulty
Moderate
Ordnance Survey Map
Created by Anonymous Walker on 29 Mar 2011
Durlston Head along coastal path to the Square and Compass Pub at Worth Matravers then along Priest Way back to Durlston Head
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Waypoints
OS Grid SZ032773
National Trust Car Park -Head down to the Light House at Anvil Point
OS Grid SZ028769
From the lighthouse connect up with the South West Coastal Path heading West
About 0.54 km (~0.34 miles) from 
OS Grid SY996769
Continue past the beautiful Dancing Ledge coastal feature onto Seacombe Cliff
About 3.18 km (~1.98 miles) from 
OS Grid SY984767
Head North where signposted Worth Matravers
About 1.25 km (~0.78 miles) from 
OS Grid SY976774
Although not marked on the OS map there is a footpath that leads north towards the main road. Easy and direct walk to the Pub
About 1.04 km (~0.65 miles) from 
OS Grid SY975776
At the road head west for approx 100 yards to get to one of Dorset's finest Pubs The Square and Compass
About 0.26 km (~0.16 miles) from 
OS Grid SY974776
Stop here for a Pasty and Pint (wide range of Ciders) Summer Sundays quite often a band playing from 2pm
About 0.11 km (~0.07 miles) from 
OS Grid SY977777
After refreshment follow the road east out of Worth Matravers,past the houses on the right and take the first signposted footpath skirting Eastington Farm where you will pick up the Bridalpath
About 0.36 km (~0.22 miles) from 
OS Grid SY982779
Pick up the Priest Way Bridal way heading East
About 0.56 km (~0.35 miles) from 
OS Grid SZ007781
Skirt Round South Barn on your left walk down the drive across the cattle grid and turn East
About 2.49 km (~1.55 miles) from 
OS Grid SZ019783
Take the straight footpath that goes past the back of California Farm until you reach the top of the hill
About 1.18 km (~0.73 miles) from 
OS Grid SZ019770
Turn left through the gate and walk along the top of the ridge where you will be able to see the footpath that you set out on
About 1.25 km (~0.78 miles) from 
FinishOS Grid SZ029771
Finish at the cafe for a cuppa
About 1.01 km (~0.63 miles) from 
