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

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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: August 20, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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811 m

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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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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