South West Coast Path (Section 52: Worth Matravers to South Haven Point)
Follows dramatic clifftop terrain with steep ascents and descents through Swanage and around Ballard Down, offering stunning views across Poole Bay and the Jurassic Coast. The challenging gradients and exposed cliff edges make this unsuitable for buggies and require supervision for young children. Dogs welcome but keep on leads near livestock and cliff edges. Worth doing for the spectacular chalk stacks at Old Harry Rocks, sweeping coastal panoramas, and the satisfying finale into South Haven Po