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Old Harry Rocks Loop

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Old Harry Rocks Loop

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4.9

(106)

990

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Old Harry Rocks Loop

01:46

6.36km

120m

Hiking

Take in breathtaking views of the Jurassic Coast and unique rock formations on this circular coastal trail from South Beach in Studland, with Celtic earthworks and plenty of wildlife to enjoy along the way. The sight of the iconic Old Harry Rocks, three chalk sea stacks that make the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, are a particular Highlight.

by National Trust Purbeck

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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Start point

Parking

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1.59 km

View of Old Harry Rocks and Christchurch Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 the north, its golden sand tempting you to hike down to the waterfront.

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1.91 km

Old Harry Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

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.

The chalk formations are popularly known as Old Harry Rocks, but the name Old Harry actually refers to the single chalk rock that stands furthest out to sea. Until 1896 there was another boulder called Old Harry's Wife, but erosion caused it to collapse into the sea, leaving only a stump.

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View of Swanage from Studland Hill and Ballard Down

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 National Trust and offers great views of Old Harry, Studland and south over Swanage. The ridge makes a great loop from Studland, including the coastline and Old Harry Rocks.

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6.24 km

St Nicholas' Church, Studland

Highlight • Religious Site

This church in Studland is a Romanesque Norman buildin. Although around 1,000 years old, it was constructed on the site of an earlier church, built when Christianity arrived in Dorset during the Saxon era.

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6.36 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.29 km

2.11 km

1.71 km

225 m

Surfaces

2.65 km

2.01 km

1.22 km

417 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

14°C

8°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

May 28, 2024

Take in breathtaking views of the Jurassic Coast and unique rock formations on this circular coastal trail from South Beach in Studland, with Celtic earthworks and plenty of wildlife to enjoy along the way. The sight of the iconic Old Harry Rocks, three chalk sea stacks that make the eastern end of the

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Trail Reviews

Oliver Hlavaty Photographie

June 11, 2024, England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Entdecken: Welcome England! - Old Harry Rocks 🪨 (Swanage, Dorset, United Kingdom)

Welcome to England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 – The road trip continues westwards... Next stop, the Old Harry Rocks 🪨from the gates of the port town of Swanage... 🛟

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Keith

August 7, 2022, Old Harry rocks loop

Nice easy wander across beautiful scenery. Great little tea room which could be easily missed. The double back was due to what looked like a little used footpath which then crossed a field containing cows with calf's and a bull, normally that wouldn't bother me but as the path was little used decided to double back slightly which was a positive as we'd have missed the tea room 😀

Old Harry Rocks Loop

View of Old Harry Rocks and Christchurch Bay

Old Harry Rocks

View of Swanage from Studland Hill and Ballard Down

St Nicholas' Church, Studland

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