Set at the foot of the rugged cliffs near Worth Matravers and Langton Matravers, Dancing Ledge is a well-known coastal feature of Dorset's Jurassic Coast.
This natural rock shelf, formed by centuries of erosion, juts out from the base of the steep limestone cliffs. There is some debate as to where Dancing Ledge gets its name from; one theory is it is named after the way the waves seem to "dance" as they splash against it. The other version is that the flat ledge resembles a ballroom.
At low tide, visitors can also explore a man-made tidal swimming pool which was carved into the rock by quarry workers in the 19th century. The combination of wild coastal scenery, fascinating geology and a smattering of history makes Dancing Ledge well worth the steep walk down.