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

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South West England

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

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5.0

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41

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

01:20

10.6km

250m

Running

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: September 24, 2026

Tips

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.73 km

Smedmore Hill Trail

Highlight • Trail

2

2.79 km

Smedmore Hill Climb

Highlight • Trail

A technically challenging climb up Smedmore Hill, with lots of ruts, flint and rocks to keep you on your toes whilst your legs are burning.

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3

3.73 km

Clavell's Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Good food [and drink ;) ]

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4

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.

Tip by

5

8.96 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

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 …

Tip by

7

9.22 km

View of the Coast from Swyre Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Phenomenal views, never too busy

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8

10.0 km

View of Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

It might be a tough climb up there but when the sun shines the views are amazing

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B

10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

3.39 km

1.35 km

1.31 km

566 m

188 m

Surfaces

6.20 km

2.25 km

1.84 km

246 m

< 100 m

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