Did you know you can see actual dinosaur footprints in Dorset? This is a true Dorset hidden gem that also makes for a great walk in Dorset.
Dorset Dinosaur Footprints Information
The dinosaur footprints, discovered in 1997 at Keates Quarry are believed to be made by brachiosaurs, a type of dinosaur from the group known as the sauropods, which included the largest land animals that ever lived.
The site was made available to the public in 2016 for everyone to enjoy some Dorset history.
Parking For Dorset Dinosaur Footprints Walk
The nearest car park to the Dinosaur footprints is the National Trust Skyway car park (BH19 3HG). Located near Langton Matravers, this National Trust car park is FREE for members or around £4 to park all day.
Parking here also gives you great access to walks along Priests Way, towards Durlston Country Park, Swanage and Dancing Ledge.
Dorset Dinosaur Footprints Walk
Parking at National Trust Skyway car park, walk south towards Priests Way. There is a handy map in the car park to assist walkers.
Turn right at the first fork in the path and continue along Priests Way for around twenty minutes. The path is flat but rocky in places. You will also be treated to some lovely country side views.
Stay straight on the path, passing a sign for Dancing Ledge and then a wooden sign for Acton. Just past this sign you’ll pass through a gate and see the sign for the Dinosaur footprints on your right hand side.
Cross the field of stepping stones and you will arrive at Keates Quarry to immerse yourself in some true Dorset history.
You can visit Keates Quarry and see the dinosaur footprints all year round in Dorset. This is also a dog friendly walk. If you’re a keen explorer, why not also take in some of the south west coast path and explore Dancing Ledge, or even walk the opposite way towards Swanage.
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