South West Coast Path (alternative route)
Hiking routeNational trail
2.23 km from campsite
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50.604°N, 1.975°W
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The salt air hits you before you see the sea — that bright, bracing Dorset coast wind that tells you you're properly by the water, right on the edge of Swanage with the Jurassic Coast stretching away in both directions.
This is a caravan and campervan site that works well for couples and families wanting a proper seaside stay, with the sailing town of Swanage just a stroll away and all those fossil beaches, coastal paths and Old Harry Rocks within striking distance. It's the kind of spot where you wake to gulls and spend the day rock-pooling or walking the clifftops, then come back to settle in for the evening with views that stretch right out over the bay.
Facilities aren't listed in detail, so it's worth ringing ahead to check what's onsite and to ask about bringing dogs if you've got one. Campfires are a check-on-arrival situation — they'll let you know the policy when you pitch up. Expect a friendly, no-fuss coastal vibe where the location does most of the talking.
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South West Coast Path (Section 52: Worth Matravers to South Haven Point)
Hiking routeNational trail
3.18 km from campsite
Priest's Way
Hiking route
2.04 km from campsite
Spyway Sea Saunter, Purbeck Coast
Dogs welcomeWalking routeLocal network
2.26 km from campsite
Route length: 2.4 km
The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe Castle
Dogs welcomeHiking routeLocal network
2.95 km from campsite
Route length: 15.2 km
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