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P R E S EN T S

Collaboration between @Becala2020 & @jurassiccoastofficial

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Approx. 2 hours, some steep slopes

Car Park: Renscombe Car Park,Worth Matravers, BH19 3LL

Chapman's PoolRoyal Marines MemorialGardens Pier Bottom NCI Coast watch station Radar SculptureSt Aldhelm's ChapelSt Aldhelm’s HeadWorth Matravers isnearby, too!

Highlights of the walk1.2.

3.4.5.6.7.8.

Circular walk of St Aldhelm's Head

Bus: Take Purbeck Breezer toActon, then walk alongPriest's Way to Worth

Matravers (approx. 45 mins)

Extra 30 mins if youadd on Chapman's Pool

Closest Pub: Square andcompass

Closest Tea Room: Worth

Matravers Tea Room

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From Renscombe Car Park, follow thefootpath West towards the coast. After a few minutes you'll begreeted by superb views overChapman's Pool.

If you want to visit, follow thefootpath down to the cove.

After exploring, retrace your steps back to the main footpath.

Chapman's Pool

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Take some time to reflect on the sacrificesmade by the Royal Marines, at their memorialoverlooking Chapman's Pool.

Royal MarinesMemorial Gardens

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Carry on South along the clifftop to Pier Bottom. This isthe most challenging part ofthe walk...! 3

Pier Bottom

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NCI Coast watch station

At the Southern tip of St Aldhelm'shead, you will find the coast watchstation, which commands awe-inspiringpanoramic views out across the EnglishChannel.

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The Radar Sculpture was made in memory ofthe work conducted here in the SecondWorld War.

Radar Sculpture5

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The historic stone chapel sits atthe end of St Aldhelm's head.

St Aldhelm's Chapel

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St Aldhelm’s Head

Follow the path down past the RadarSculpture to explore the Southern tipof St Aldhelm's Head.Once you have enjoyed the view, followthe track North back to Renscombe CarPark.

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Once you have finished yourwalk, why not visit WorthMatravers Tearoom for some

ice cream!

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West Bay to Seatown

Lulworth "Figureof Eight" walk

HookenUndercliff Walk

MORE WALKS

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Purbeck Ice Cream are an award-winning family-runbusiness overlooking Corfe Castle in Dorset.

They are long-running supporters of the JurassicCoast Trust, and have raised thousands of pounds tohelp protect and conserve our amazing WorldHeritage Site.

Purbeck Ice Cream donate 5p fromevery tub of their Jurassic Rangeto the Jurassic Coast Trust. TheJurassic Range features Dig-A-Saurus and Skull-Diggery, and isavailable in outlets across theJurassic Coast.


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