Kimmeridge Bay
A marine conservation area of flat rock shelves and rock pools. The Clavell Tower on the clifftop above is the setting for a famous novel.
Kimmeridge Bay is known for its broad shale rock shelves. At low tide, visitors can observe anemones, crabs and fish in the rock pools. It is a marine reserve managed by the Dorset Wildlife Trust and has a snorkelling trail and a marine centre. The Clavell Tower on the eastern cliff was built in 1830. It was moved inland in 2008 to protect it from falling into the sea, and it is now available to rent as a holiday home. Access along the private road requires a car park fee, and shooting ranges in the area sometimes restrict access.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- The Etches Collection
- Tyneham Ghost Village
- Corfe Castle
- Lulworth Castle
- Lulworth Cove
- Monkey World
- Stair Hole
- Dancing Ledge