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Bankes Arms Inn – Studland Beach loop from Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone

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Bankes Arms Inn – Studland Beach loop from Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone

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Bankes Arms Inn – Studland Beach loop from Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone

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3.77km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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Parking

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811 m

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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1.62 km

Bankes Arms Inn

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The Bankes Arms Inn in Studland, Dorset, could almost be the model for any other traditional country inn. Dating back to the 16th century and built from local quarry stone, …

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1.71 km

Public Toilets at Dorset National Landscape

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Open 24hours a day, and very clean. Better than a bush!!!

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1.91 km

South Beach Cafe

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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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2.61 km

Fort Henry and Royal British Legion Memorial

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Fort Henry Studland is a historic fort built in the 1890s as part of the British Army's defenses against a potential French invasion designed to protect the entrance to Poole …

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2.63 km

Fort Henry Bunker

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Part of a military defense facility for observing Studland Beach against a possible German invasion during World War II.

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3.53 km

Studland Beach

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amazing beach great cafes

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3.68 km

Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Shop & Café

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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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3.77 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.60 km

1.33 km

455 m

299 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.70 km

1.31 km

501 m

178 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 15 July

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Bankes Arms Inn – Studland Beach loop from Studland Bay Marine Conservation Zone

View of Old Harry Rocks from Studland Bay

Bankes Arms Inn

Public Toilets at Dorset National Landscape

South Beach Cafe

Fort Henry and Royal British Legion Memorial

Fort Henry Bunker

Studland Beach

Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Shop & Café

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