Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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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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5.55 km

Clarelli's Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Great food, worth the price.

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7.00 km

Kimmeridge Bay and Clavell Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.19 km

2.61 km

2.28 km

1.56 km

1.27 km

373 m

Surfaces

9.67 km

2.56 km

1.40 km

1.07 km

571 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Orchard Hill Air Crash Memorial Bench

View from the summit of Swyre Head

Clarelli's Restaurant

Kimmeridge Bay and Clavell Tower

Clavell Tower

View of Houns-tout Cliff

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