Kimmeridge Bay Dorset is Stunning

Kimmeridge Bay Dorset is one of many little bays or coves that are scattered along the Jurassic Coast.

When we visited, we chose to park on the clifftop. There is a slipway car park too, but we chose the clifftop car park for the great views and the mini-hike down to the bay.

If you are looking for a beautiful, stunning bay, dotted with rock pools and gorgeous views, then look no further than Kimmeridge Bay.

Read on for all the information you need to know.


Information

  • Address is: Kimmeridge, WAREHAM, Dorset, BH20 5PF
  • Parking: Car Parks access by a £5 (for cars) charge. Other prices for other vehicles.
  • Admission price: FREE, but charges for vehicles, see above
  • Opening times: Car Parks are open during daylight hours
  • For more information, head over to their website

Getting There

Dorset is one of 9 counties in the UK without a motorway. As a result, to visit this stunning piece of coastland, you have to tolerate a few country lanes.

But it is well worth the drive, believe me.


History / A bit about Kimmeridge Bay Dorset

As mentioned, Kimmeridge Bay is located along a very pretty stretch of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. According to UNESCO, the Jurassic Coast is one of 32 properties listed on the World Heritage List.

If you have ever visited any stretch of this coastline, you can see why.

Hee a a few things I have learnt from the Visit Dorset website

  • The Bay lies in a Special Area of Conservation
  • It is great for Rock Pooling and Snorkelling
  • Above Kimmeridge Bay sits Clavell Tower
  • Clavell Tower has been an inspiration for P.D James and Enid Blyton books
  • The area is popular for Surfers and Wind Surfers

I hope that helps a little with your visit to Kimmeridge Bay in Dorset.


What’s nearby?

Being situated where it is, there is plenty to see nearby. Here are a few places that are worthy of your time while you are in the area.

  • Corfe Castle – 5.5 miles / 15 minutes by car
  • Durdle Door – 10 miles / 25 minutes by car
  • Swanage – 11 miles / 30 minutes by car
  • Wareham – 9 miles / 20 minutes by car

About Our Visit

If you want to read all about our visit, then check out this blog post.


Summary of Kimmeridge Bay Dorset

We explored it very quickly, but can’t wait to go back. It is a beautiful bay, where you can experience the true feeling of Dorset, it’s coastline and have fun exploring Rock Pools and the Bay.

If you choose to park on the clifftop, make sure who ever is with you is able to make it down the cliff, but we did it with a 2 year old, so it should be too difficult.

Finally, please respect where you are, and make sure you take any litter home with you. Let’s keep our coastline as beautiful as it is!

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