Climbing & bouldering crags · South West England
Black Zawn
In or near Langton Matravers.
Black Zawn — a climbing crag in england south east.
David Lally — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage · 2.1 km
About
Black Zawn is a climbing crag located in england south east, mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. Detailed amenities and visitor information may vary; check the OSM page for the latest tagged metadata.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: DURLSTON
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Black Zawn is a climbing crag located in South-East England. It features a range of climbing routes suitable for various skill levels. The crag is known for its dramatic coastal scenery, providing a striking backdrop for climbers. Visitors can expect a rugged environment typical of the region's coastline.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5913, -1.9604
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Swanage
- Postcode
- BH19 2JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage — 2.1 km
Sources
- osm: w235506508 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Zawn?
- Black Zawn is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 2JN), in the parish of Swanage.
- What is Black Zawn?
- Black Zawn — a climbing crag in england south east.
- How do I get to Black Zawn?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 2JN.
- Is Black Zawn a protected site?
- Yes — Black Zawn is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the DURLSTON National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Black Zawn?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 2JN.