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Kimmeridge Bay

Beach

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Activities

Best Time To Visit

Coastal, Cliffs

Walking, Swimming, Photography, Wildlife Watching

Year-Round

Philip Halling / CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Kimmeridge Bay is a broad bay on the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, edged by dark ledges of oil-bearing shale that run out into the sea and are drawn off at low tide. A small nodding oil pump works on the cliff above, one of the oldest onshore in the country, and the bay is a marine reserve rich for rock...

10

Parking nearby

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Food Spots nearby

1

Staycations nearby

Parking:

Food:

Staycations:

5 day, 5 overnight

Purbeck Shepherd Huts

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FAQ's/Things to Know

Where is Kimmeridge Bay?
Dorset's famous coast holds this specific marine area. Visitors can reach the shoreline easily by following a scenic route through the local countryside.

What type of place is Kimmeridge Bay?
Kimmeridge Bay is a rocky beach on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset.

When is the best time to visit Kimmeridge Bay?
Low tide offers the ideal conditions for checking out the exposed ledges. Autumn mornings tend to provide clear coastal views before any heavy sea mist rolls in.

What can you do at Kimmeridge Bay?
Snorkelling through the calm shallows lets you see an abundance of marine wildlife up close. People also enjoy walking along the flat bedrock to find ancient fossils embedded right in the stone.

How long should I spend at Kimmeridge Bay?
Setting aside half a day allows enough time to explore the rockpools properly. A longer stay works well if you want to walk up the clifftops or try some water sports.

Where do I park at Kimmeridge Bay?
Vehicles can use the ten available spaces near the coast, providing five day and five overnight options. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

Where can I eat near Kimmeridge Bay?
There are no food spots recorded immediately near Kimmeridge Bay, check the UK Hidden Gems app for the nearest options.

Where can I stay near Kimmeridge Bay?
Purbeck Shepherd Huts provides an overnight stay option in the vicinity. Full details are available on the UK Hidden Gems app.

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Last Updated:

02 July 2026

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