United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Studland
View of Brownsea Island and Poole Harbour
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Studland
View of Brownsea Island and Poole Harbour
Hiking Highlight
Recommended by 99 out of 101 hikers
This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Dorset National Landscape
Brownsea Island is the largest of the islands in Poole Harbour in the county of Dorset, England. The island is owned by the National Trust with the northern half managed by the Dorset Wildlife Trust. Much of the island is open to the public and includes areas of woodland and heath with a wide variety of wildlife, together with cliff top views across Poole Harbour and the Isle of Purbeck.
Famously known for trialing the boy scouts in the earlier 1900's. after being deemed a success, the boy scouts was formed on a national level.
July 13, 2024
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