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Worth Matravers, Winspit & St Aldhelm's Head: guided walk in Dorset
See dinosaur footprints at Keates Quarry, the old quarry caves at Winspit, the radar memorial on St Aldhelm's Head and the hidden beach at Chapman's Pool.
- Distance6.2 miles (10 km)
- Time3–4 hours
- DifficultyModerate
- TypeHalf Day
- StartWorth Matravers car park, BH19 3LE
- PriceFrom £200 (private guided walk), £50 pp (small group)
The terrain
- Clifftop coast path with some steep steps near Emmetts Hill.
- Old quarry ground at Winspit, uneven underfoot.
- Field paths and a quiet valley back to the village.
What you'll see
- Dinosaur footprints. Real footprints left in the stone at Keates Quarry.
- Winspit. Huge quarry caves cut into the cliffs.
- St Aldhelm's Head. A Norman chapel and a memorial to the wartime radar pioneers.
- Chapman's Pool. A hidden cove below the cliffs.
From walkers who've been with us
“A brilliant adventure through some of Dorset's most beautiful countryside — every step was enjoyable and worthwhile. So much chatter, I don't know where the time went.”
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.