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Shell Bay Beach – Studland Beach loop from Old Harry Rocks

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Shell Bay Beach – Studland Beach loop from Old Harry Rocks

Moderate

4.9

(15)

250

hikers

Shell Bay Beach – Studland Beach loop from Old Harry Rocks

03:06

12.1km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Dorset National Landscape

Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.48 km

Shell Bay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Dogs permitted off lead on beach and dunes between 1st October and 31st March. Must be on lead between April and September.

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5.15 km

Beach

7.24 km

Studland Naturist Beach

Beach

8.44 km

Sand Dunes at Knoll Beach

Highlight • Beach

The sand dunes at Knoll Beach are well worth exploring for their rich wildlife, which includes sand lizards, meadow pipits and heath tiger beetles. The National Trust have been working …

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8.93 km

Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

This is the National Trust visitor centre, shop and cafe at Knoll Beach car park. The centre has lots of information about the area, its history and what the National …

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9.07 km

Studland Beach

Highlight • Beach

amazing beach great cafes

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9.64 km

View of Old Harry Rocks from Studland Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wide area of sandy beaches and moorland.

A magnificent stretch of natural coastline in Purbeck with four miles of golden sand with gently sloping bathing waters and views of Old Harry Rocks and the Isle of Wight.

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10.0 km

The Pig on the Beach

Highlight • Cafe

Haven't been inside but it looks like expensive place. They have back yard with hairy pigs, real blondes 🤣🤣🤣

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10.8 km

Type 25 Pillbox at Redend Point

Highlight • Beach

Part of the British defenses against a possible German invasion during World War II. This passage between South Beach and Middle Beach is only passable at low tide.

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11.1 km

South Beach Cafe

Highlight • Other

South Beach Café is 250 meters from the public restrooms, directly on a beautiful beach and sea area; family and locally owned, providing excellent cold/hot refreshments. Dog friendly.

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12.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.07 km

4.37 km

1.95 km

615 m

114 m

Surfaces

8.86 km

1.42 km

915 m

650 m

172 m

Elevation

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Sunday 19 July

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Shell Bay Beach – Studland Beach loop from Old Harry Rocks

Shell Bay Beach

Sand Dunes at Knoll Beach

Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Shop & Café

Studland Beach

View of Old Harry Rocks from Studland Bay

The Pig on the Beach

Type 25 Pillbox at Redend Point

South Beach Cafe

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