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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

01:08

8.58km

210m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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275 m

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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3.68 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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3.89 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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3.93 km

View of the Coast from Swyre Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Phenomenal views, never too busy

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4.49 km

View of Kimmeridge from Dorset National Landscape

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5.73 km

View of Kimmeridge

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5.92 km

Smedmore Hill Climb

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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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8.04 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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8.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.54 km

1.62 km

1.31 km

782 m

319 m

Surfaces

6.93 km

727 m

617 m

156 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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

Clavell Tower

Gate to Swyre Head Path

View from the summit of Swyre Head

View of the Coast from Swyre Head

View of Kimmeridge from Dorset National Landscape

View of Kimmeridge

Smedmore Hill Climb

Kimmeridge Bay and Clavell Tower

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