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Clavell Tower – View from the summit of Swyre Head loop from Kimmeridge

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Clavell Tower – View from the summit of Swyre Head loop from Kimmeridge

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Clavell Tower – View from the summit of Swyre Head loop from Kimmeridge

03:45

12.8km

330m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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296 m

St Nicholas of Myra Church

Highlight • Religious Site

This small, simple parish church is a blend of Norman origins and significant Victorian restoration, situated toward the north end of the village. It is a Grade II listed building and, though historically of unknown dedication, is now dedicated to St. Nicholas of Myra.

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348 m

Clavell's Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Good food [and drink ;) ]

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1.82 km

Dragon's Teeth at Kimmeridge Beach

Highlight • Beach

All of the beaches in Purbeck were covered with concrete blocks known as dragon’s teeth. These square-pyramidal fortifications were designed to slow the movement of tanks and mechanised infantry in the event of a German invasion. Over 5000 mines were laid on the beaches in Purbeck.

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1.88 km

Kimmeridge Bay and Clavell Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kimmeridge Bay is small and pretty, facing south west to Portland. A site of conservation, the bay is an exceptional spot for snorkelling as well as investigating rock pools. The bay also offers good views over to Clavell Tower, a folly on the headland. Hike up to it for sweeping scenes across the bay.

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2.59 km

Clavell Tower

Highlight • Monument

Clavell Tower is a Grade II-listed Tuscan style tower built in 1830. Visible for miles around, the tower recently underwent major restoration works, which included moving it 82 feet (25 m) inland.

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3.15 km

Kimmeridge Ledges

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wave-cut platforms of **Kimmeridge Clay** (152–157 million years old), rich in fossils like ammonites and a historic source of shale oil. Part of a marine reserve, teeming with rock pool life. Kimmeridge gives its name to the Kimmeridgian, the division of the Jurassic period in which the beds were laid down, because of the quality of the cliffs and the fossils they yield. Kimmeridge is also the type locality for the Jurassic age Kimmeridge Clay formation,

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5.99 km

Gate to Swyre Head Path

Highlight • Trail

Be careful, path is very hard to follow but is there! Use handy diagram pictured for a pointer.

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6.20 km

View from the summit of Swyre Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

The highest point in the Purbeck Hills, Swyre Head offers fantastic views in every direction. It lies just south west of Kingston village and can be easily reached thanks to a footpath. The Hardy Way long-distance trail also goes to the summit, where you'll find a trig point.

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

934 m

566 m

335 m

161 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

1.31 km

254 m

160 m

157 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 2 July

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11°C

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Clavell Tower – View from the summit of Swyre Head loop from Kimmeridge

St Nicholas of Myra Church

Clavell's Restaurant

Dragon's Teeth at Kimmeridge Beach

Kimmeridge Bay and Clavell Tower

Clavell Tower

Kimmeridge Ledges

Gate to Swyre Head Path

View from the summit of Swyre Head

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