Brownsea Island loop — Dorset

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Brownsea Island loop — Dorset

Easy

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Brownsea Island loop — Dorset

01:48

6.81km

60m

Hiking

Embark on an easy 4.2-mile (6.8 km) hike around Brownsea Island, a captivating loop that takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes to complete, with a gentle 197 feet (60 metres) of elevation gain. You will wander through a diverse landscape, moving from peaceful pine-woods and heathland to sandy beaches,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes segments with temporary access restrictions. Check ahead to confirm restricted segments are open to the public.

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Waypoints

Start point

Ferry Terminal

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473 m

Brownsea Island Visitor Centre and Historic Carts

Highlight • Monument

There are alot of great activities and exhibitions in place here for both kids and adults to learn about the rich history of Brownsea Island and the people that made …

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946 m

Brownsea Island Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Settlement

Brownsea Island Ferry Terminal is the only way to access the island. The ferry departs from Brownsea Island Ferries (yellow kiosk), Poole Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HJ.

The island is …

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6.42 km

St Mary's Church, Brownsea Island

Highlight • Historical Site

St.Mary’s Church was built in the 1850s by the then owner of the island and it is still a place of living Christian worship today.
A Family Service is held at St.Mary’s at 3.00pm every Sunday from May to September.

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