Sport and Recreation
Swanage is represented in a number of sports including Football, Rugby, Cricket, Hockey, Sailing and Rowing.
Swanage Town and Herston Football Club, who play in the Dorset Premier League have a dedicated football ground with limited covered seating and associated social club. Swanage & Wareham Rugby Club, who play in the South West 1 East League are based in neighbouring Wareham. Swanage and Wareham Hockey club have Ladies, Mens and Mixed teams. The Ladies play in the Channel 1 and 2 West Leagues, the Men in the Hampshire League Division 4 and the Mixed team in the Mixed Division 5. Swanage Cricket Club has teams in both the Dorset Saturday and Sunday leagues each in Division 1.
The sea cliffs and quarries to the west of Swanage provide excellent venues for rock climbing.
The surrounding areas make for excellent walking and as such the town is a popular destination for hikers who use the town as base. Many beauty spots are in walkable distance, while never being too far from refreshment.
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