Walker rescued from cliff near Chapmans Pool
Teams brought the walker to saftey using a rope rescue
Last updated 18th Mar 2026
A walker who became stranded on a cliff during a coastal walk near Chapmans Pool has been rescued by the coastguard.
Coastguard teams were called to the scene at around 15:30 yesterday (March 17) after the walker took a "wrong turn."
They found the walker on the west side of Chapmans Pool.
Teams carried out a a rope rescue operation with a rope technician lowered down to the walker who was placed in a harness and winched up to safety.
The Kimmeridge Coastguard said once safe and away from the cliff edge they were checked over for injuries and given safety advice.