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Old Harry & Ballard Down loop from Studland — Isle of Purbeck

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Old Harry & Ballard Down loop from Studland — Isle of Purbeck

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Old Harry & Ballard Down loop from Studland — Isle of Purbeck

02:38

9.44km

180m

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Embark on a moderate 5.9-mile (9.4 km) loop from Studland, offering varied terrain including dirt paths, loose stones, and grassy tracks. This hike, which takes about 2 hours and 37 minutes to complete, features a steady 587 feet (179 metres) of elevation gain as you ascend Ballard Down. You will…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.58 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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1.92 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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4.59 km

View of Swanage from Studland Hill and Ballard Down

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Studland Hill and Ballard Down make up a long narrow hill at the easterly edge of the ridgeline that includes Corfe Castle. The area is owned and managed by the …

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5.81 km

Ballard Down Obelisk

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The Obelisk on Ballard Down was erected here by a local businessman in 1892 to celebrate the provision of a new supply of drinking water in Swanage nearly ten years …

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9.44 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.73 km

2.89 km

1.10 km

701 m

Surfaces

3.87 km

2.15 km

1.86 km

917 m

597 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Old Harry & Ballard Down loop from Studland — Isle of Purbeck

View of Old Harry Rocks and Christchurch Bay

Old Harry Rocks

View of Swanage from Studland Hill and Ballard Down

Ballard Down Obelisk

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