Climbing & bouldering crags · South West England
Winspit
In or near Worth Matravers.
Winspit — a climbing crag in england south east.
Colin Park — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross · 3.9 km
About
Winspit 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
Winspit is a climbing crag located in South-East England. It features a variety of climbing routes suitable for different skill levels. The crag is set against a coastal backdrop, offering climbers scenic views while they ascend. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain and the challenges typical of outdoor climbing environments.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5850, -2.0331
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Worth Matravers
- Postcode
- BH19 3LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Harman's Cross — 3.9 km
Sources
- osm: w237715508 (ODbL)
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Historic pubs · 1.1 km
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Towns & cities · 1.4 km
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Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
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Nearby
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Winspit
Winspit is a disused quarry on the cliffs near Worth Matravers in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England. To the west and east are the hills of West Man and East Man. Until around 1940 Winspit was used
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Where to eat & stay near Winspit
Places to stay
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Haycraft Caravan Club Site
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Places to eat & drink
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The Square and Compass
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winspit?
- Winspit is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3LW), in the parish of Worth Matravers.
- What is Winspit?
- Winspit — a climbing crag in england south east.
- How do I get to Winspit?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3LW.
- Is Winspit a protected site?
- Yes — Winspit is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Winspit?
- The nearest railway station is Harman's Cross, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3LW.