The trip from Swanage to St Alban's Head is a great stretch of coast but there are no reliable landing sites for most of the stretch Durlston Head to Chapman's Pool, hence the Intermediate status. Along the route there is the Swanage Lighthouse at Anvil Pt, plenty of disused purbeck stone quarries and perhaps some rough water off St Alban's Head.
We launch from Monkey Beach at Swanage, BH19 2FA, W3W ///struts.rebel.able, OS grid SZ033 786. There is short term parking at this point sufficient to offload but full day parking is a short walk just up the hill. Let's aim to be on the water for 10:30 which normally means meet at 09:30.
You must satisfy yourself that this trip is suitable for you, that you are sufficiently experienced, able and willing to paddle at the advertised level. For detailed guidance, see trip categoristion. If in doubt, seek guidance from the advertised leader before registering.
You must register if you intend to come. Places are restricted in an effort to maintain an acceptable leader/participant ratio. When the list is full names can still be registered as reserves and the leader will notify you if you may join the trip.
If you want to know more about how trips are conducted see trip routine.
You must bring suitable equipment or make arrangements for someone to bring it for you (eg. kayak). See what to bring.
Bath Canoe Club Ltd, The Old Organ Factory, Cleveland Cottages, Bath BA1 5DD.