Climbing & bouldering crags · South West England
Slippery Ledge
In or near Worth Matravers.
Slippery Ledge — a climbing crag in england south east.
michael — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross · 4.3 km
About
Slippery 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
Slippery Ledge is a climbing crag located in South-East England. It offers a variety of routes suited for different skill levels, making it a popular spot for climbers. The crag's natural features provide both challenges and opportunities for outdoor climbing enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a rugged landscape with scenic views.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5816, -2.0378
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Worth Matravers
- Postcode
- BH19 3LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross — 4.3 km
Sources
- osm: w1213156205 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Slippery Ledge?
- Slippery Ledge is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3LN), in the parish of Worth Matravers.
- What is Slippery Ledge?
- Slippery Ledge — a climbing crag in england south east.
- How do I get to Slippery Ledge?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3LN.
- Is Slippery Ledge a protected site?
- Yes — Slippery 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 Slippery Ledge?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3LN.