Swanage Dorset Map

About Swanage

Swanage breathes the salty air of the Jurassic Coast, its history etched in the fossil-rich cliffs and the very stone of its buildings. It lies 12.4 km south of Poole (from Poole: bearing 172°T, OS grid SZ 031 787), and is situated south of Glebeland Estate village. The town's economy, once powered by robust quarrying and fishing industries that shaped its rugged character, now finds a more gentle sustenance in tourism, drawing visitors to its golden sands and dramatic coastline. The rhythm of the tides and the enduring strength of the Purbeck stone have long dictated the fortunes and the enduring spirit of Swanage. The iconic Swanage Pier, a Grade II listed structure, stands as a proud sentinel against the ceaseless ebb and flow of the English Channel, a testament to Victorian ambition. Beyond its maritime charm, Swanage holds a special place in the heart of actor and writer David Niven, who spent his formative years here, his youthful adventures undoubtedly coloured by the town's unique blend of seaside allure and rural hinterland. The annual Swanage Folk Festival, with its lively performances and community spirit, echoes the enduring traditions of a place that cherishes its heritage while embracing the present.

About This Swanage Map Page

Explore Swanage, Dorset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.608143, -1.956279. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.