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Smedmore Hill Climb – View from the summit of Swyre Head loop from Kimmeridge

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Smedmore Hill Climb – View from the summit of Swyre Head loop from Kimmeridge

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Smedmore Hill Climb – View from the summit of Swyre Head loop from Kimmeridge

01:56

6.89km

130m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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304 m

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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1.73 km

Heaven's Gate

Highlight • Viewpoint

offers spectacular, panoramic views of the Jurassic Coast, including Kimmeridge Bay, Clavell's Tower, the Isle of Portland, and inland views toward Corfe Castle.

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2.25 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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2.29 km

View of the Coast from Swyre Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Phenomenal views, never too busy

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2.31 km

Stone Bench With View of Kimmeridge Bay and Isle of Portland

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice rest point with amazing view of the sea.

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3.26 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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6.39 km

View of Kimmeridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.89 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.04 km

1.78 km

817 m

258 m

Surfaces

4.54 km

2.06 km

266 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 22 May

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Smedmore Hill Climb – View from the summit of Swyre Head loop from Kimmeridge

Smedmore Hill Climb

Heaven's Gate

View from the summit of Swyre Head

View of the Coast from Swyre Head

Stone Bench With View of Kimmeridge Bay and Isle of Portland

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View of Kimmeridge

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