Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 26, 2024

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Start point

Train Station

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1.29 km

Swanage Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Swanage beach stretches along the town's entire seafront and is mostly sandy with some pebble sections. There's plenty to do here, and the beach has lifeguards at the swimming section …

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2.87 km

View of Swanage Bay from Ballard Down

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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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5.22 km

Old Harry Rocks

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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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5.55 km

View of Old Harry Rocks and Christchurch Bay

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From this part of the coast path, you can enjoy phenomenal views of Old Harry Rocks and across Christchurch Bay to Poole Harbour and Bournemouth. Studland Bay curves around to …

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12.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.42 km

3.31 km

2.64 km

1.51 km

1.14 km

627 m

Surfaces

4.76 km

2.50 km

2.38 km

1.58 km

1.27 km

153 m

Elevation

Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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View of Old Harry Rocks and Christchurch Bay

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