Walk - Chapman's Pool
7.3 miles (11.7 km)
Spyway Car Park - BH19 3HG Spyway Car Park
Challenging - The path is steep and can be slippery, and the headland is exposed if the wind is strong.
A breathtaking walk around a limestone coastline carved into dramatic caves and platforms by millions of years of erosion by the sea, and hundreds of years of human quarrying. From prehistoric times humans have lived here and exploited the cliffs and coves for a wide variety of purposes, ranging from prehistoric tools and burials through mediaeval farming to nineteenth century smuggling. Chapman's Pool itself is a wonderfully wild beach where the stream joins the sea from a plunging ravine carved through high cliffs.
This is a dog friendly walk. Use the walk (or part of it) to visit the hidden beach at Chapman's Pool. Have a look at our Top Dog Walks on the South West Coast Path for more dog friendly beaches and pubs.

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