Waterfalls · South West England
Freshwater Steps
In or near Kingston.
Freshwater Steps — waterfall in england south east.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross · 4.7 km
About
Freshwater Steps is a waterfall located in england south east. A British waterfall recorded in OpenStreetMap. Most are in upland country where rivers cross resistant rock.
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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
Freshwater Steps is a waterfall located in South-East England. The site features cascading water that flows over a series of rocky steps, creating a natural spectacle. It is set within a picturesque landscape, offering visitors a chance to experience the area's natural beauty. The surrounding environment provides opportunities for scenic walks and exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5950, -2.0808
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Corfe Castle
- Postcode
- BH20 5LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross — 4.7 km
Sources
- osm: n2562558566 (ODbL)
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Historic churches · 2.4 km
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Climbing & bouldering crags · 2.5 km
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Royal Marine Association Memorial
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Where to eat & stay near Freshwater Steps
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Bucknowle Farm campsite
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Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in england south east.
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Places to eat & drink
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The Square and Compass
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Freshwater Steps?
- Freshwater Steps is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5LW), in the parish of Corfe Castle.
- What is Freshwater Steps?
- Freshwater Steps — waterfall in england south east.
- How do I get to Freshwater Steps?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5LW.
- Is Freshwater Steps a protected site?
- Yes — Freshwater Steps is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Freshwater Steps?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5LW.