The town, originally a small port and fishing village, flourished in the Victorian era, when it first became a significant quarrying port and later a seaside resort for the rich of the day. Today the town remains a popular tourist resort, this being the town's primary industry, with many thousands of visitors coming to the town during the peak summer season, drawn by the bay's sandy beaches and other attractions.

Luke

February 28, 2025

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Lovely coastal views . Steep in places but not to challenging.

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

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