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Climbing & bouldering crags · South West England

Winspit

In or near Worth Matravers.

Winspit — a climbing crag in england south east.

Inside a gallery at Winspit Quarry - geograph.org.uk - 6360012

Phil Champion — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Harman's Cross · 4.0 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.

Photo gallery

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 known for its rugged coastal scenery and limestone cliffs. Visitors can expect a challenging outdoor climbing experience in a picturesque setting.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.5840, -2.0349
District
Dorset
Parish
Worth Matravers
Postcode
BH19 3LW
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Harman's Cross4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Climbing at Winspit - geograph.org.uk - 3311588📷 5

Memorials & monuments · South West England

Memorial to Alastair Ian Campbell Johnstone

Memorial to Alastair Ian Campbell Johnstone — a memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Winspit, steps - geograph.org.uk - 3946453📷 5

Islands · South West England

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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Cottage at Winspit, Worth Matravers - geograph.org.uk - 6455608📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · South West England

Winspit

Winspit — a climbing crag in england south east.

Cliff at West Man - geograph.org.uk - 2009185📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · South West England

Slippery Ledge

Slippery Ledge — a climbing crag in england south east.

Worth Matravers, Track to St Aldhelm's Head, Lackey moth caterpillars 'Malacosoma neustria' - geograph.org.uk - 8044858📷 5

Mountains & hills · South West England

West Man

West Man — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 108 m.

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Industrial remains at Seacombe Quarry, Isle of Purbeck - geograph.org.uk - 6359888📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · South West England

Seacombe West

Seacombe West — a climbing crag in england south east.

Where to eat & stay near Winspit

Places to stay

Footpath through Acton - geograph.org.uk - 6266308📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Acton Field Campsite

Acton Field Campsite — a campsite in england south east.

Freeactonfieldcampsite.co.uk
Tom's Field campsite, Langton Matravers - geograph.org.uk - 2211482📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Tom's Field

Tom's Field — a campsite in england south east.

Freetomsfieldcamping.co.uk
Over a stile near Harman's Cross - geograph.org.uk - 4471088📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Downshay Caravan and Camping

Downshay Caravan and Camping — a caravan park in england south east.

Freedownshayfarm.co.uk
Car park of Putlake Adventure Farm, Langton Matravers - geograph.org.uk - 5668925📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Putlake Adventure Farm

Putlake Adventure Farm — a campsite in england south east.

putlakeadventurefarm.co.uk
Field at Primrose Hill - geograph.org.uk - 2211508📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Primrose Hill Farm

Primrose Hill Farm — a campsite in england south east.

The Purbeck Ridge - geograph.org.uk - 4867914📷 7

Hotels · South West England

Kingston Country Courtyard

Kingston Country Courtyard — a hotel in england south east.

Freekingstoncountrycourtyard.com

Places to eat & drink

Worth Matravers, footpath - geograph.org.uk - 2370792★ Iconic📷 3

Historic pubs · South West England

The Square and Compass

Dorset's served-through-a-hatch family pub since 1907 — fossils, cider, pumpkin festival.

Free🐕squareandcompasspub.co.uk
Cider at the Square ^ Compass, Worth Matravers - geograph.org.uk - 6360319📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Square and Compass

Square and Compass in England South West, United Kingdom.

Freesquareandcompasspub.co.uk
Scott Arms sign - geograph.org.uk - 6266321📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.

Cross on Church Hill - geograph.org.uk - 8154593📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

The Black Swan Inn

The Black Swan Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

blackswanswanage.co.uk
Swanage buildings (5) - geograph.org.uk - 6785510📷 5

Historic pubs · South West England

Purbeck Hotel

Purbeck Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

The Old Granary, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 8273697📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

The Old Granary

The Old Granary in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Dancing Ledge - geograph.org.uk - 8154496📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · South West England

Dancing Ledge

Dancing Ledge — a climbing crag in england south east.

Abbing-in at Subluminal cliffs - geograph.org.uk - 6492996📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · South West England

Subluminal

Subluminal — a climbing crag in england south east.

Out building at Anvil Point lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 5653891📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · South West England

Black Zawn

Black Zawn — a climbing crag in england south east.

Out building at Anvil Point lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 5653891📷 5

Climbing & bouldering crags · South West England

Lighthouse Cliffs

Lighthouse Cliffs — a climbing crag in england south east.

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 4.0 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 4.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3LW.