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Corfe Castle

View from the summit of Swyre Head loop from Swyre Head

Easy

5.0

(2)

50

hikers

View from the summit of Swyre Head loop from Swyre Head

00:46

2.78km

50m

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: August 9, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

539 m

View of Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Natural Monument

It might be a tough climb up there but when the sun shines the views are amazing

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2

1.33 km

Nice rest point with amazing view of the sea.

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3

1.34 km

View of the Coast from Swyre Head

Highlight • Natural Monument

Phenomenal views, never too busy

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4

1.39 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

2.22 km

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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2.78 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.86 km

870 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.86 km

864 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 9 October

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