Abbotsbury Castle

Loop from Abbotsbury up onto the South Dorset Ridgeway and the Iron Age hillfort of Abbotsbury Castle, with Chesil Bank below and St Catherine's Chapel on the way back.

Terrain

Mostly level along the back of Chesil Bank, with one long climb onto the ridge.

Dogs

Abbotsbury Beach is dog-friendly. Keep dogs close near livestock and cliff edges.

Start: Abbotsbury, Buller's Way Car Park, DT3 4LA. Directions to the start

Route, map and full directions: South West Coast Path Association. Summary in our own words, checked 30 October 2026. Paths, tides and conditions change, so check the route before you go.

Route

We don't have a route line for this walk yet. Use the map and directions on the South West Coast Path Association page.

Council beach rules near this walk

These are council rules and take priority over anything above.

• West Bexington BeachDogs banned all year