St Alban's Head and Dancing Ledge Circular

Bournemouth Happy Monday Ramblers Group

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Overview

Circular walk around St Alban's Head and Dancing Ledge

Monday, 6 July 2026

Start time:: 10:00 am
Estimated finish time:: 1:00 pm

Difficulty:: Moderate
Distance:: 11.7km / 7.3mi
Ascent:: 188.1m / 617ft
Type:: circular

Features

Toilets available
Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:: SY 97420 77654
Nearest postcode:: BH19 3LE
what3words:: gent.cornfield.inefficient

Start time:: 10:00 am

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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

Join now for just £3.75 per month