BeachHidden gem

Dancing Ledge

Langton Matravers, South West England

A flat shelf of limestone with a rock-cut swimming pool at the foot of the cliff.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
3 hours

A long walk down from the village takes you to a rock ledge with a pool blasted out by a headmaster for swimming lessons. It is lovely when the tide and sea are calm. Take care on the slippery rock.

Best time
Calm day, low tide
Open
All year
Getting there
Small car park at Durnford Drove, 20 min walk
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

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