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The Great Britain Guide

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Hen Cliff

In or near Kimmeridge.

Hen Cliff β€” natural landmark in england south east.

Paddle surfing dog at Kimmeridge Bay - geograph.org.uk - 6267291

Oast House Archive β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Norden Β· 6.3 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Hen Cliff is a natural landmark located in england south east. British cliffs and named natural rock outcrops recorded in OpenStreetMap.

Photo gallery

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Hen Cliff is a natural landmark located in South-East England. It features dramatic coastal scenery and steep cliffs, typical of the region's geological formations. The area is known for its striking views and diverse wildlife, attracting visitors interested in nature and outdoor activities.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6080, -2.1307
District
Dorset
Parish
Kimmeridge
Postcode
BH20 5PF
Parliamentary constituency
South Dorset
Nearest railway station
Norden β€” 6.3 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Clavell Tower, showing former position - geograph.org.uk - 8044279πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· South West England

Old Site of Clavel Tower

Old Site of Clavel Tower β€” a archaeological in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Clavell TowerπŸ“· 5

Follies Β· South West England

Clavell Tower

Clavell Tower β€” Folly or eyecatcher.

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Eastern corner of Kimmeridge Bay - geograph.org.uk - 695555πŸ“· 5

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Fine Foundation Marine Centre

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Hobarrow BayπŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· South West England

Hobarrow Bay

Hobarrow Bay β€” bay in Dorset, England.

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KimmeridgeπŸ“· 5

Towns & cities Β· South West England

Kimmeridge

Kimmeridge β€” village and civil parish in Dorset, England, UK.

πŸ•πŸ‘Άβ†— theetchescollection.org
Kimmeridge post office and main street - geograph.org.uk - 251687πŸ“· 5

Museums Β· South West England

Museum of Jurassic Marine Life

Museum of Jurassic Marine Life β€” a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

β™ΏπŸ‘Άβ†— theetchescollection.org

Where to eat & stay near Hen Cliff

Places to stay

Kimmeridge Bay and Clavell Tower as seen from east of Tyneham Cap - geograph.org.uk - 6440930πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Steaple Leaze Farm Campsite.

Steaple Leaze Farm Campsite. β€” a campsite in england south east.

Defending Dorset, Creech Barrow Auxiliary Unit Operational Base (12) - geograph.org.uk - 5350278πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

East Creech Farm Campsite

East Creech Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Free↗ eastcreechfarm.co.uk
Pond beside St Peter's Church - geograph.org.uk - 7772598πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Church Farm Campsite

Church Farm Campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

Church Knowle, postbox No. BH20 108, Bucknowle - geograph.org.uk - 1718894πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Bucknowle Farm campsite

Bucknowle Farm campsite β€” a campsite in england south east.

View along the southern side of Knowle Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7772374πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· South West England

Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site

Corfe Castle Camping and Caravanning Club Site β€” a campsite in england south east.

The Purbeck Ridge - geograph.org.uk - 4867914πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· South West England

Kingston Country Courtyard

Kingston Country Courtyard β€” a hotel in england south east.

Free↗ kingstoncountrycourtyard.com

Places to eat & drink

Scott Arms sign - geograph.org.uk - 6266321πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left

The Scott Arms, Including Outbuilding On Left in England South West, United Kingdom.

Cider at the Square ^ Compass, Worth Matravers - geograph.org.uk - 6360319πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Square and Compass

Square and Compass in England South West, United Kingdom.

Free↗ squareandcompasspub.co.uk
Worth Matravers, footpath - geograph.org.uk - 2370792β˜… IconicπŸ“· 3

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Square and Compass

Dorset's served-through-a-hatch family pub since 1907 β€” fossils, cider, pumpkin festival.

FreeπŸ•β†— squareandcompasspub.co.uk
The Old Granary, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 8273697πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

The Old Granary

The Old Granary in England South West, United Kingdom.

A shed by the walls - geograph.org.uk - 4748034πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House)

No 46 (The Pure Drop Public House) in England South West, United Kingdom.

Black Bear Hotel, Wareham - geograph.org.uk - 6289757πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· South West England

Black Bear Hotel

Black Bear Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.

β†— blackbearcasinoresort.com

More natural landmarks in this region

Blue PoolπŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Blue Pool

Blue Pool β€” lake in Dorset, England, UK.

FreeπŸ•β†— bluepooltearooms.co.uk
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Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Fonthill Lake

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Long KnollπŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Long Knoll

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Orchardleigh LakeπŸ“· 5

Natural landmarks Β· South West England

Orchardleigh Lake

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hen Cliff?
Hen Cliff is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5PF), in the parish of Kimmeridge.
What is Hen Cliff?
Hen Cliff β€” natural landmark in england south east.
How do I get to Hen Cliff?
The nearest railway station is Norden, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5PF.
Is Hen Cliff a protected site?
Yes β€” Hen Cliff is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Hen Cliff?
The nearest railway station is Norden, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5PF.