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Corfe Castle

Kimmeridge Bay and Clavell Tower loop from Kingston — Dorset

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Corfe Castle

Kimmeridge Bay and Clavell Tower loop from Kingston — Dorset

Moderate

4.9

(67)

432

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Kimmeridge Bay and Clavell Tower loop from Kingston — Dorset

04:16

15.3km

280m

Hiking

Embark on a moderate 9.5-mile (15.3 km) hike around Kimmeridge Bay and Clavell Tower, offering dramatic coastal views and varied terrain. This route involves 906 feet (276 metres) of elevation gain and typically takes about 4 hours and 16 minutes to complete. You will traverse natural paths, asphalt, gravel, and…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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2.11 km

Orchard Hill Air Crash Memorial Bench

Highlight • Monument

This memorial stone seat commemorates all those who perished in two aircraft crashes that occurred in this area in 1938 and 1945.
The memorial was dedicated in 1987.

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2.85 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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3

5.55 km

Clavell's Restaurant

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Good food [and drink ;) ]

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4

7.00 km

Kimmeridge Bay and Clavell Tower

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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 …

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7.70 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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11.6 km

View of Houns-tout Cliff

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Along this stretch of the South West Coast Path, you'll have some great views of Houns-tout Cliff, as well as the cliffs beyond. Are you up for the climb?

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15.3 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.24 km

2.70 km

2.13 km

1.47 km

1.34 km

388 m

Surfaces

9.43 km

2.45 km

1.52 km

1.21 km

657 m

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Highest point (190 m)

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