Kimmeridge Bay

Kimmeridge Bay is on the Dorset coast, and is part of the Purbeck Heritage Coast. It is a remote, sheltered bay of cobbles and pebbles, approximately one kilometre wide, with rock flats backed by cliffs. it is located within a marine Special Area of Conservation great for rockpooling and snorkelling. The Bay is also part of the Jurassic Coast (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and found along the South West Coast Path national walking trail. In summer, a snorkel trail guides swimmers among colourful marine-life in the shallow waters of the Bay. Above the Bay sits Clavell Tower. Built as a folly and now used for holiday accommodation. The area is popular with surfers and windsurfers for the seabreezes and surf created by the rock ledges underneath the waves. There are toilets and showers located in the slip-way car park. The main car park overlooks the Bay. Both are accessed via a toll road and charges may apply. Access on foot or by bike is free. To get the most out of your day and visit to Kimmeridge Bay, please check tide times before you visit. Fossil collecting with the use of hammers is prohibited at Kimmeridge.