Kimmeridge Bay is an excellent place from which to experience the extraordinary geological importance of the Jurassic Coast, a ninety-five mile stretch of coastline between Swanage and Exmouth that became England’s first Natural World Heritage Site in honour of its unique insight into 185 million years of the Earth’s history.
This sheltered bay, though not sandy, is a designated area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and home to the Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Marine Centre.
There is a car park at the end of a toll road (£3) and a pub and shop in the local village, about twenty minutes walk from the car park.
Type of Beach
Rocky
Facilities
Toilets are situated nearby. There is a slipway.
Parking
Spaces for around 100 vehicles.
Directions
From Corfe castle follow Church Knowle rd to Kimmeridge village. then the toll road to the cliff-top car park. The path to the beach is not suitable for disabled visitors.
Nearest Town
PurbeckOther beaches near Kimmeridge Bay
Kimmeridge Bay tide times
Tue 7th May
High 4:36am (5.59m)
Low 11:24am (0.65m)
High 4:59pm (5.52m)
Low 11:47pm (0.65m)Wed 8th May
High 5:21am (5.66m)
Low 12:09pm (0.62m)
High 5:42pm (5.60m)Thu 9th May
Low 12:32am (0.63m)
High 6:04am (5.61m)
Low 12:52pm (0.70m)
High 6:24pm (5.57m)Fri 10th May
Low 1:16am (0.72m)
High 6:46am (5.46m)
Low 1:33pm (0.88m)
High 7:05pm (5.46m)
