Activities at Spyway

Making the most of your visit
The coastline at Spyway is beautiful but remote, steep in places and challenging for some visitors. Here are some points to think about before your visit.

Scratch Arse Ware and Dancing Ledge walk
Enjoy this walk, based on an ancient field name, and the delights of scratchy gorse! You'll also pass by the former quarry of Dancing Ledge, a favourite spot for climbers and picnickers alike.
- Moderate
- 1 hour 30 mins
- 3.5 miles (5.6km)

South Purbeck cliffs walk
A walk on the south Purbeck cliffs in Dorset including Spyway Barn, Dancing Ledge, East Man and Worth Matravers.
- Moderate
- 2 hours 30 mins
- 6.0 miles (9.65km)

Spyway Sea Saunter
This flat, circular walk in south Purbeck takes you out across rich grasslands with great sea views and some unusual sculptures.
- Easy
- 45 mins
- 1.5 miles (2.4km)

East Man Walk
The legacy of medieval farming and one of the best loved pubs in Dorset add interest to this gentle walk to the coast with fine sea views
- Easy
- 1 hour
- 1.75 miles (2.8km)

Walking near Spyway car park
The towering cliffs of south Purbeck are an inspiration to walkers. The legacy of quarrying is all around and favourite beauty spots like Dancing Ledge tempt the intrepid down to sea level.