Climbing & bouldering crags · South West England
Flake Ledge
In or near Langton Matravers.
Flake Ledge — a climbing crag in england south east.
Anthony Foster — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Herston Halt · 2.4 km
About
Flake Ledge 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.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Flake Ledge is a climbing crag located in South-East England. It offers a variety of climbing routes suitable for different skill levels. The crag is characterised by its distinct flake formations, providing both challenges and opportunities for climbers. Visitors can expect a natural setting ideal for outdoor climbing activities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5911, -1.9788
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Swanage
- Postcode
- BH19 2JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Herston Halt — 2.4 km
Sources
- osm: w1213156221 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Flake Ledge?
- Flake Ledge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 2JN), in the parish of Swanage.
- What is Flake Ledge?
- Flake Ledge — a climbing crag in england south east.
- How do I get to Flake Ledge?
- The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 2JN.
- Is Flake Ledge a protected site?
- Yes — Flake Ledge is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Flake Ledge?
- The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 2JN.