Walks from Swanage, Dorset
Limestone and chalk coastal cliffs, downland ridge, valley paths
22 routes available
Easy to Moderate
Free to access
Swanage is a classic English seaside town on the Isle of Purbeck. The walking in every direction is outstanding — Old Harry Rocks, Dancing Ledge and Durlston lie within a mile or two, and the ridge to Corfe Castle is one of the finest day walks in Dorset.
A pleasant resort with a steam railway connection to Wareham, Swanage makes an excellent Purbeck walking base. The Coast Path from Old Harry Rocks to Kimmeridge is outstanding.
22 Walks from Swanage
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Town car parks. Arrive early in summer. Swanage Railway to Wareham (heritage line, then mainline)
The Square & Compass (Worth Matravers), Purbeck House Hotel, Côte Rocks café
- Old Harry Rocks & Ballard Down
- Dancing Ledge
- Durlston Country Park
- Purbeck ridge to Corfe Castle
- Worth Matravers
- Chapman’s Pool
🗺 OS Map Reference
Walking around Swanage is covered by OS OL15. Recommended for all routes in this area.
- South West Coast Path


















