Walking Britain St Aldhelm's Head near Worth Matravers
Introduction to Walk 2925
County/Area - Dorset
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 4.1 miles / 6.7 km
Ascent - 600 feet / 182 metres
Time - 2 hours 40 minutes
Grade - easy
A short Dorset walk in the Isle of Purbeck enjoying the beautiful coastal scenery of St Aldhelms Head. The route uses a section of the South West Coast Path and is an ideal choice for a sunny afternoon. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
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| Ordnance Survey Explorer OL15 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer OL15 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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