Great views of Swanage from the top of the cliff looking southwest. Can get windy but it's also a good rest spot, especially after the climb from the beach.

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May 21, 2021

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Spectacular views worth to see.

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July 13, 2024

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Ballard Down is an area of chalk downland on the Purbeck Hills in the English county of Dorset. The hills meet the English Channel here, and Ballard Down forms a headland, Ballard Point, between Studland Bay to the north and Swanage Bay to the south.
Cliffs are prone to eroding so care must be taken if going near the cliff edges.

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1. Old Harry Rocks and Ballard Down Circular

12.7km

03:31

220m

Hike the moderate 7.9-mile Old Harry Rocks and Ballard Down Circular for dramatic chalk cliffs, panoramic views, and diverse wildlife on the

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2. Purbeck Ridgeway

15.1km

04:15

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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. View of Swanage Bay – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

20.5km

05:31

240m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 110 m

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Location: Swanage, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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View of Swanage from Studland Hill and Ballard Down

Ballard Down Obelisk

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Swanage Seafront

Old Harry Rocks

View of Swanage Bay from Ballard Down

1. Old Harry Rocks and Ballard Down Circular

2. Purbeck Ridgeway

3. View of Swanage Bay – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

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