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The highest point of Purbeck, you can walk to Swyre Head from various locations, with commanding views guaranteed!

View from Swyre Head

Swyre Head, Wareham, UK

Pick a clear day to head to this viewpoint for panoramic views across the Jurassic Coast.

Take a closer look

Boasting stunning views, great walks and even a Bronze age round barrow, there’s lots of reasons to head to Swyre Head. Plus it’s a great place to blow away the cobwebs if you’re in need of some head-clearing fresh air.

This Swanage website is a mine of information about Swyre Head, the closest car parks, history and photos too.

Local Walks

Whether you want a day long hike or a short stroll, there are lots of routes to help you enjoy the rugged beauty of Swyre Head.

4k walk from Swyre Head Car Park
10k circular walk from Swyre Head Car Park, taking in the coast path and Clavell Tower
10k circular walk starting from Kingston or Kimmeridge

Get a taste of the local landscape

Dorset Food & Drink celebrate and support the great tastes of our outstanding landscape. Discover places nearby to stock up on delicious local produce.

Picnics, stroll or a hike, Great views

Black Down and the Hardy Monument

Whether you want to have picnic, a short stroll or a longer hike, Black Down is the perfect place with outstanding views and LOTS of fresh air.

Black Down and the Hardy Monument

Black Down, Dorset, Dorchester, UK

Central to the South Dorset Ridgeway, Black Down is a great place to explore this ancient landscape.

Great views, Walks

St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury

A short steep walk gives outstanding views across the Jurassic Coast and South Dorset Ridgeway

St Catherine's Chapel, Abbotsbury

S W Coast Path, Weymouth DT3, UK

A short steep walk gives outstanding views across the Jurassic Coast and South Dorset Ridgeway.

Great views

Langdon Hill

Easy woodland walks and play trail make this a good place all year round for a stretch, play and picnic. If you're feeling like a longer walk, follow the paths…

Langdon Hill

Langdon Hill National Trust Car Park, Chideock, Bridport, UK

Easy woodland walks and play trail make this a good place all year round for a stretch, play and picnic. If you're feeling like a longer walk, follow the paths to Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast.