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Surrey Heath Group

We are the Surrey Heath Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking
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Overview

**This walk is part of the Lulworth Getaway which is fully booked**

A moderate 5.3 mile  circular walk starting from Worth Matravers  car park and joining the South Coast Path at Seacombe.  It follows the coast path, passed Winspit Quarry to St Aldhelm’s Head and the historic little Norman Chapel. It continues around the head to West Hill before heading back inland to Worth Matravers. The way back to the carpark passes the Square and Compass, an 18th century pub that has changed little over the years and in place of a bar, uses 2 serving hatches. The menu choice is extensive…pie or pasty !, well worth a visit. It even has a small fossil museum attached.

Friday, 4 October 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
8.5km / 5.3mi
Ascent:
270m / 886ft
Type:
circular

The walk is uneven in places and involves steep terrain and two stiles. One section is also very boggy so boots essential and poles strongly advised.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available
  • Dog friendly

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 97399 77601
Nearest postcode:
BH19 3LY
what3words:
topical.copies.haunt
Start time:
10:30 am

Parking at Worth Matravers car park. Fee £2.00 for all day, payable in honesty box.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking