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View of Swanage Bay – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

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View of Swanage Bay – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

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4.8

(39)

443

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View of Swanage Bay – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

05:30

20.4km

240m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Dorset National Landscape

Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone

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Bus stop

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1.93 km

View of Swanage Bay from Ballard Down

Highlight • Trail

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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2.35 km

View of Swanage Bay from Ballard Cliff

Highlight • Natural Monument

Ballard Cliff is part of the Jurassic Coast near Swanage in the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset. The steeply dipping Cretaceous chalk that marks the northern end of Swanage Bay …

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2.65 km

View of Swanage Bay

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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 …

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4.43 km

Old Harry Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Studland Bay is dominated by one of the south coast's most famous landmarks - Old Harry. It is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and is managed by the National Trust.

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5.65 km

Coast Path Near Studland Cliffs

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A lovely easy section of the coastal path. steady, but continuous incline to the top of Swanage from Studland.

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7.87 km

Knoll Beach

Beach

11.3 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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12.0 km

Beach

15.9 km

Studland Beach

Highlight • Beach

amazing beach great cafes

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16.5 km

View of Old Harry Rocks from Studland Bay

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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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20.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.43 km

4.44 km

3.59 km

2.35 km

322 m

296 m

Surfaces

12.2 km

2.97 km

2.31 km

1.43 km

1.21 km

298 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

31°C

18°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

April 27, 2024,South West Coast Path: Von Swanage nach Poole

A beautiful final stage on the SWCP! From Swanage Bay it is a leisurely walk up to the Old Harry Rocks, two chalk pillars on the Isle of Purbeck peninsula. They are the last foothills of the Jurassic Coast.

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May 7, 2024,SWCP Swanage - South Haven Point

🎼 and now the end is near... the song was going through my head today on the last leg to South Haven Point. The weather was at its best again. One last tough climb to the Old Harry Rocks and then it was over the long sandy beach to South Haven Point. There is the end marker for the SWCP.

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July 20, 2023,Studland bay to Durslton castle loop.

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Walk trial for charity event I've organised for September. 50 miles along jurassic coast, cut in to four sections. This was section 1. Weather conditions were perfect for a great hike out today. Started at Studland and went all the way up to Durlston and back. Some magnificent views along the Jurassic Coast. Went early in the day so …

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View of Swanage Bay – Old Harry Rocks loop from Swanage

View of Swanage Bay from Ballard Down

View of Swanage Bay from Ballard Cliff

View of Swanage Bay

Old Harry Rocks

Coast Path Near Studland Cliffs

Shell Bay Beach

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View of Old Harry Rocks from Studland Bay

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