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East Dorset Group

We are the East Dorset Ramblers. We offer friendship and company on walks of from 5 to 15 miles from the Purbecks to the New Forest and beyond.

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

Overview

A circular walk via Anvil Point and St Aldhelms Head.  It is hilly with a total of 2000 feet ascent.  We head east out of Worth Matravers and along the inland ridge until we drop down to the lighthouse at Anvil Point.  We then turn back along the coast path as far as St Aldhelms Head, and ascend the steps past Chapmans Pool, then go back inland to Worth Matravers.  

Sunday, 19 October 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:15 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
19.3km / 12.0mi
Ascent:
609.6m / 2000ft
Type:
circular

Bring lunch.

If you have not walked with the East Dorset group before, please use the 'Get in touch about this walk' box to let us know that you intend to join the walk.  Please be sure that you are fit enough for the given distance.

 

Features

  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 97407 77666
Nearest postcode:
BH19 3LE
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Start time:
10:00 am

Meet and park at Worth Matravers car park, 0.1 mile north of Square and Compass pub. (£3 suggested donation)

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