Swyre is a small, rural parish in west Dorset, England, a short drive from the market town of Bridport and close to the clifftops and beaches of the Jurassic Coast. The landscape is a patchwork of farmland, hedgerows and country lanes, with coastal footpaths nearby that draw walkers and quieter holiday visitors rather than mass tourism.
Historically the settlement has medieval roots and is characterised by traditional cottages and farmsteads; the local economy remains largely agricultural with some income from holiday lets and nearby coastal attractions. Socially it still feels very like a small village community, with local events and parish meetings keeping a close‑knit atmosphere among residents.
Postcode districts covering Swyre
Most populated places nearby
- Weymouth 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Yeovil 16.9 miles27.2 km
- Dorchester 10 miles16.1 km
- Bridport 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Chard 17.4 miles28.1 km
- Chard Town 17.3 miles27.8 km
- Portland 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Sidmouth 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Blandford Forum 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Honiton 24 miles38.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Puncknowle Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Chilcombe Parish 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Litton Cheney Built-up area 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Shipton Gorge Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Burton Bradstock Built-up area 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Chesil Bank Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Long Bredy Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Askerswell Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Kingston Russell Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Bothenhampton Parish 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Loders Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Abbotsbury Built-up area 3.9 miles6.2 km
Example postcodes in Swyre
DT6 4NE, DT2 9DB, DT2 9DN, DT2 9BY
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 32.6 miles52.4 km
- Bournemouth Airport 36.7 miles59 km
- Maiden Newton Railway Station 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Upwey Railway Station, Dorset 9.6 miles15.5 km
Hotels near Swyre Ad
- The Bull Hotel 4 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Haddon House Hotel 3 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Eype's Mouth Country Hotel 3 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Moonfleet Manor - A Luxury Family Hotel 4 7.7 miles12.3 km
- The Ollerod 3 8.1 miles13 km
- George Albert Hotel & Spa 3 9.9 miles16 km
- The Sydney Arms 9.9 miles16 km
Local points of interest
- Chesil Beach Beach 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Poundbury Camp Historic site 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Charmouth Beach Beach 10.2 miles16.5 km
- Weymouth Harbour Harbour 11.8 miles19.1 km
- Portland Harbour Harbour 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Portland Marina Marina 13.1 miles21.1 km
- Forde Abbey Historic site 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Cricket Saint Thomas Estate 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Newenham Abbey Historic site 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Huish Park Stadium 17.4 miles28 km
- Man O'War Beach Beach 18.3 miles29.5 km
- Little Bindon Abbey Historic site 19.6 miles31.6 km