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A rear view of a walker on the South West Coast Path, with views along the Jurassic Coast, runs through Burton Bradstock
The South West Coast Path runs through Burton Bradstock | © National Trust/Zoe Stansfield
Dorset

Hive Beach coast path walk

A circular walk at Hive Beach, West Dorset, following part of the South West Coast Path.

Total steps: 4

Total steps: 4

Start point

Hive beach car park, Beach Road, Burton Bradstock, Dorset DT6 4RE. Grid ref: SY491888

Step 1

From the car park follow the re-routed coast path signs heading west, marked 'Freshwater and West Bay', where you'll discover panoramic views. To the west is Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast, and on a clear day, Start Point in Devon. To the east is the stretch of Chesil Beach leading to Portland Bill.

Burton cliffs at Burton Bradstock, Dorset glow gold in the sunshine, in a photo taken from a boat, with oars just visible
Glowing gold in the sunshine: Burton cliffs at Burton Bradstock, Dorset | © National Trust/ Zoe Stansfield

Step 2

Follow the South West Coast Path until you reach a stile on the right-hand side. Go over the stile and follow the path to the bottom of the field.

Step 3

Go over the stile and turn right along the lane until you reach Cliff Road. Cross over and go up the steps and over the stile. For a village detour, turn left along the main road. Burton Bradstock is an idyllic village well worth exploring, with many of the buildings made from the local stone.

Step 4

Follow the path diagonally across a large field. Go through the kissing gate at the other end of the field and across the next field and gate. Now head down towards the car park.

Looking along the hills of the Jurassic Coast, Dorset, with the sea on the right and the isle of Portland in the distance
The hills on the Golden Cap Estate boast some superb views along the Jurassic Coast | © National Trust/John Newbould

End point

Hive beach car park, Beach Road, Burton Bradstock, Dorset DT6 4RE. Grid ref: SY491888

Trail map

Burton Bradstock coast path walk map
Burton Bradstock coast path walk map | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey

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