Activities at Spyway

A dry stone wall near Spyway, Dorset
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Coasteering, Walking

Making the most of your visit

Spyway, Dorset

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.

The view out to sea from Scratch Arse Ware in Purbeck
Walking trail

Scratch Arse Ware and Dancing Ledge walk

Spyway, Dorset

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)
The South West Coast Path in south Purbeck
Walking trail

South Purbeck cliffs walk

Spyway, Dorset

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)
Sea views from south Purbeck
Walking trail

Spyway Sea Saunter

Spyway, Dorset

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)
A view out to sea from the south Purbeck coast
Walking trail

East Man Walk

Spyway, Dorset

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)
The view out to sea from Dancing Ledge, Dorset
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Walking near Spyway car park

Spyway, Dorset

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.