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White Nothe from Ringstead Bay: guided walk in Dorset
Walk from Ringstead Bay up to the chalk cliffs of White Nothe, more than 150 metres above the sea, past the Burning Cliff and the little wooden chapel of St Catherine's by the Sea. From here we head to Durdle Door to see the historic view. We return to Ringstead along the ridgeline.
- Distance9.3 miles (15 km)
- Time5–6 hours
- DifficultyModerate
- TypeFull Day with Firepot Food
- StartRingstead Bay car park, DT2 8NG
- PriceFrom £350 (private guided walk), £50 pp (small group)
The terrain
- Coast path with a steady climb onto the chalk cliffs.
- Open clifftop grassland on top.
- Field paths and tracks back down to the bay.
What you'll see
- White Nothe. Towering white chalk cliffs with views to Portland.
- Burning Cliff. Oil shale in the cliff caught fire in the 1820s and smouldered for years.
- St Catherine's by the Sea. A tiny wooden chapel above the bay.
- Ringstead Bay. A quiet shingle bay with clear water and rock pools.
From walkers who've been with us
“A wonderfully organised walk combining beautiful scenery, expert guiding and great company, all while raising money for a fantastic cause. I'm definitely coming again.”
Walk it with a local guide
Every WildBoots walk is led by a qualified Mountain Leader with outdoor first aid training. Book it as a private guided walk for your own group, or join one of our small group walks. Dogs are welcome on most walks.