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

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

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

01:20

10.6km

250m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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1.36 km

View of Kimmeridge from Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Viewpoint

2.59 km

View of Kimmeridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.73 km

Clavell's Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Good food [and drink ;) ]

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4.55 km

View of Kimmeridge Bay

Highlight • Beach

cycle early in the summer months

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5.56 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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8.96 km

Gate to Swyre Head Path

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

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9.17 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 …

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9.22 km

View of the Coast from Swyre Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Phenomenal views, never too busy

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10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.84 km

3.32 km

1.35 km

1.31 km

566 m

188 m

Surfaces

6.13 km

2.25 km

1.91 km

246 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Friday 15 May

14°C

7°C

68 %

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

View of Kimmeridge from Dorset National Landscape

View of Kimmeridge

Clavell's Restaurant

View of Kimmeridge Bay

Clavell Tower

Gate to Swyre Head Path

View from the summit of Swyre Head

View of the Coast from Swyre Head

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