By Rosie Tanner
If you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure in 2025, coasteering might just be your new favourite activity. It’s the perfect mix of adrenaline, nature, and exploration, and it’s gaining popularity for good reason. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just love being outdoors, coasteering offers something for everyone.
What is Coasteering?
At its core, coasteering is a wild, coastal adventure that combines swimming, climbing, scrambling, and jumping along rugged shorelines. Picture yourself exploring hidden caves, jumping into crystal-clear water, and climbing along dramatic cliffs.
It’s a unique way to see the coast from a whole new perspective, and it’s perfect for anyone who wants to swap their typical beach day for something MUCH more exciting.
What Makes a Great Adventure Weekend with Coasteering?
Combining coasteering with other activities is a surefire way to create an epic weekend. Dorset, with its stunning Jurassic Coast, is one of the best places in the UK to try it.
Here’s why:
- Varied coastline: From cliffs and caves to natural pools, Dorset has it all.
- Land & Wave adventure packages: Land & Wave offers more than just coasteering. Pair it with paddleboarding, wild swimming, or bushcraft for a weekend to remember.
- Local charm: Dorset’s cosy accommodation options and local pubs make it the perfect base for adventure. Check out our fave pub, The Square & Compass, for a perfect post-coasteering pint
Why Should You Try Coasteering?
Coasteering isn’t just an activity—it’s an experience. Here’s what makes it so special:
- Adrenaline-packed fun: There’s nothing like the thrill of a high jump into the sea or scaling a rock face.
- Accessible for everyone: You don’t need to be an athlete to enjoy it. Guides cater to all abilities. Minimum age 8 and you need to be able to swim.
- Reconnect with nature: Experience the coast in a way you never have before.
Why Pay for a Coasteering Experience?
While it might be tempting to head out on your own, a guided experience is worth every penny:
- Safety first: Experienced guides ensure you’re using the right equipment and staying safe. Land & Wave follows the National Coasteering Charter Coasteering Guide training syllabus. They employ external technical advisors to quality check their activities
- Local knowledge: They know the best spots to jump, explore, and take in the views.
- More fun: With an expert guide, you’ll get the most out of your adventure.
The Benefits of Coasteering
It isn’t just fun—it’s great for your mind and body:
- Physical workout: Swimming, climbing, and scrambling engage your whole body.
- Mental boost: Overcoming challenges like cliff jumps builds confidence.
- Social connection: It’s a fantastic group activity, whether you’re with friends, family, or colleagues.
The Best Accommodation for an Adventure Weekend in Dorset
Looking for a base for your Dorset adventure? You’re spoilt for choice:
- Boutique Hotels: Treat yourself to a fantastic rural retreats such as Kingston Country Courtyard
- Cozy cottages: Perfect for a warm shower and a comfy bed after a day of adventure.
- Camping with Land & Wave: Combine the great outdoors with a camping adventure. Hire a pre-pitched bell tent at a local campsite overlooking Corfe Castle for £160 for a weekend. Just bring a camping mat and sleeping bag! Sleeps 2 adults 2 kids.
Coasteering Guides UK | Qualifications and Experience
When you book with a professional company like Land & Wave, you’re ensuring you get:
- Qualified instructors: Guides are trained in water safety, first aid, and coasteering-specific skills.
- Tailored experiences: They adapt the adventure to suit your group’s experience and confidence levels.
- Local expertise: Guides know the best routes and conditions to make your trip unforgettable.
Best Deals on Coasteering in Dorset
Here’s how to snag a great deal:
- Group discounts: Land & Wave offers discounts for Blue Light card holders, youth groups, military groups and schools
- Off-peak pricing: Book outside the summer months for better accommodation rates in Dorset
- Adventure bundles: Pair coasteering with other activities like paddle boarding for maximum value – get £10 off your second activity
FAQs – All you need to know
What is coasteering?
It’s is a coastal adventure involving swimming, climbing, jumping, and exploring along rocky shorelines.
Is coasteering safe?
Yes, when guided by professionals like Land & Wave, this is a safe and thrilling experience. Check your instructors follow the National Coasteering Charter training framework.
Do I need to be a good swimmer?
Yes. Life jackets are provided, and guides ensure that all abilities are catered for, but you definitely need to be able to swim 25 metres and happy to be in moving water.
What should I wear?
You’ll need a wetsuit, buoyancy aid and a helmet—provided by most tour operators. You will need to bring swimwear, sturdy shoes to wear in the water (old trainers are perfect) and a towel.
What’s the difference between Coasteering and Wild Swimming?
While coasteering involves jumping, scrambling and sea swimming, wild swimming focuses on swimming in open, natural water.
What other activities does Land & Wave offer?
Land & Wave provides paddle boarding, bushcraft, wild swimming, and group camping options, making it a one-stop shop for outdoor adventures.
Tell me the perfect weekend itinerary with Coasteering
Friday – Travel to Dorset and book a room at Kingston Country Courtyard. Take a short walk (4 minutes) to the fabulous Scott Arms pub for far-reaching sunset views over Corfe Castle and Purbeck.
Saturday – Meet your Guide at Spyway Car Park (National Trust) and get ready to explore the incredible Jurassic Coastline at Dancing Ledge. Your 3 hour coasteering session includes getting changed.
Sunday. Afterwards, head to the Square and Compass pub for a well deserved pint and a pastie. From here you can walk down to the incredible caves at Winspit.
If you still have energy to burn, take a walk to Chapman’s pool for a sunset wild swim and search for fossils.
Sunday – After a lazy breakfast, check out and head to Swanage to explore this classic seaside town and beach. Tap up Land & Wave for a Paddle Board lesson in the beautiful bay and treat yourself to a Sauna on the sea front (we can book this combo for you). Finish off your weekend with a cracking roast dinner at The Fox Inn in Corfe. Soak up incredible castle views from the pub garden. Head home, full of great food, fantastic adventures and new tales to tell.
So, are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and make 2025 the year of coasteering? Book your adventure with Land & Wave and explore Dorset’s stunning coastline like never before.
