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West Bay Cliffs – Hive Beach Café loop from Swyre

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West Bay Cliffs – Hive Beach Café loop from Swyre

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West Bay Cliffs – Hive Beach Café loop from Swyre

02:34

21.4km

220m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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2.24 km

Cogden Reedbed

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This inland stretch of reed-surrounded water trapped between Chesil beach and the mainland is also known as Cogden Reedbed.
If you're a bird enthusiast, in this area, you can observe …

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5.36 km

View from Burton Bradstock Clifftop

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Immediately east of Burton Beach, the clifftop makes for a fantastic place to stroll, particularly in clear weather. The views from these large cliffs are excellent and you can see …

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10.7 km

West Bay to Burton Bradstock Beach Walk

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11.7 km

West Bay Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Hot drinks, water, coke, soup and rolls

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12.3 km

West Bay Cliffs

Highlight • Natural Monument

The coast path between West Bay and Burton Bradstock is currently closed due to a landslip. A diversion is in place using the public footpath across Bridport and West Dorset …

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16.5 km

Hive Beach Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful beach and a great cafe with outside seating. Cafe open daily from 10am.

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18.4 km

Burton Mere

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This small area of trapped water is a thriving habitat that could easily go unnoticed. Reed beds surround the twin meres, creating shelter for vast amounts of visiting birds as …

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21.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.64 km

7.08 km

3.68 km

2.22 km

447 m

347 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

5.75 km

1.95 km

1.93 km

947 m

202 m

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

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West Bay Cliffs – Hive Beach Café loop from Swyre

Cogden Reedbed

View from Burton Bradstock Clifftop

West Bay to Burton Bradstock Beach Walk

West Bay Harbour

West Bay Cliffs

Hive Beach Café

Burton Mere

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