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Bankes Arms Inn – Studland Beach loop from Poole

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Bankes Arms Inn – Studland Beach loop from Poole

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Bankes Arms Inn – Studland Beach loop from Poole

07:10

27.8km

90m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

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After 8.36 km for 330 m

After 19.4 km for 330 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.66 km

Beach

2.13 km

View of Parkstone Bay from Baiter Park

Highlight • Lake

Baiter Park is a gorgeous waterfront area featuring a wide open green space in Poole, Dorset. There are some great views over the glistening Parkstone Bay toward Lilliput and the Sandbanks Peninsula.

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4.91 km

View of Poole Harbour from Evening Hill

Highlight • Lake

Evening Hill is an incredibly scenic spot situated just next to the Sandbanks peninsula offering unparelled views across Sandbanks, Poole Harbour and Purbecks. The viewpoint is fit with a grassy …

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14.0 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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14.2 km

Bankes Arms Inn

Highlight • Historical Site

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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15.0 km

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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15.6 km

Studland Beach

Highlight • Beach

amazing beach great cafes

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15.7 km

Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

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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17.3 km

Studland Naturist Beach

Beach

26.5 km

View of Fisherman's Dock

Highlight • Beach

Enjoy wonderful views across the shore toward Fisherman's Dock from this point.

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27.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

6.39 km

3.16 km

1.66 km

107 m

Surfaces

9.13 km

7.57 km

5.52 km

3.03 km

1.57 km

908 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 23 July

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Bankes Arms Inn – Studland Beach loop from Poole

View of Parkstone Bay from Baiter Park

View of Poole Harbour from Evening Hill

St Nicholas' Church, Studland

Bankes Arms Inn

View of Old Harry Rocks from Studland Bay

Studland Beach

Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Shop & Café

View of Fisherman's Dock

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