Owned by the National Trust, Knoll Beach is a beautiful, lengthy expanse of golden, sandy beach. Trails through the nearby dunes, heath and woodland are splendid, while the beach offers views towards Old Harry Rocks and the Isle of Wight. Studland Bay played an important role during the Second World War. Exercise Smash, a full-on dress rehearsal for the Allied Invasion of Europe, took place here in April 1944.

Mike Cree

July 12, 2024

A gorgoues unspoilt beach with golden sand, dunes and views out over the English Channel. Knoll Beach sits between Shell Bay and Middle Beach and is probably the best known of the Studland Beaches. It's also the longest with a stretch of 4 miles of beach along the coastline.
Public Toilets, cafe, large car park and a beach hut library.

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

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