Скачать или смотреть Busy little bee spotted today at Dancing Ledge 🐝 Held on against the wind too!

This little bee stole the show during my walk at Dancing Ledge on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset 🐝💛. Despite the blustery sea breeze, it clung on tight and kept going. Moments like this remind me how nature is full of resilience and beauty, even in the smallest creatures.

Dancing Ledge itself is one of the most dramatic spots along the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, and one of my favourite places to walk. The Spyway countryside (owned by the National Trust) is rich with wildlife, from butterflies and bees to seabirds nesting on the cliffs. The path takes you across rolling Purbeck stone quarries, through open fields, and out to the cliff edge where Dancing Ledge awaits.

📍 What is Dancing Ledge?
Dancing Ledge is a flat rock shelf at the base of the cliffs near Swanage, Dorset. It gets its name because the waves make the surface look like it’s “dancing.” The shelf has a small tidal swimming pool blasted into the rock in the early 20th century, which was once used by local schools for swimming lessons. Today, it’s a popular destination for walkers, rock climbers, and nature lovers, offering panoramic views along the Jurassic Coast.

🦋 Wildlife at Spyway & Dancing Ledge
The walk is perfect for spotting pollinators like bees and butterflies, especially in summer when the meadows are in bloom. Seabirds like puffins, kittiwakes, and razorbills can sometimes be seen along the cliffs, while peregrine falcons often soar overhead. If you’re lucky, you might even spot dolphins in the waters below.

🚶 The Spyway Walk
The walk begins at Spyway Barn, where there’s information about the Purbeck stone quarrying heritage—a reminder of how stone from this coast was shipped to rebuild parts of London after the Great Fire. From there, the trail winds down to the clifftops with breathtaking views before reaching Dancing Ledge. It’s a moderately easy walk, suitable for families and nature enthusiasts, with plenty of rewarding scenery along the way.

✨ Whether you’re here for the history, the coastal views, or simply to enjoy peaceful moments in nature like this busy little bee, Spyway and Dancing Ledge is one of the best places in Dorset for a day out.

👉 You can watch the full Spyway and Dancing Ledge walk here:    • A WALKING Tour of SPYWAY, DANCING LEDGE & ...