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Sandbanks Ferry – Flaghead Chine Beach loop from Brownsea Island

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South West England

Sandbanks Ferry – Flaghead Chine Beach loop from Brownsea Island

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Sandbanks Ferry – Flaghead Chine Beach loop from Brownsea Island

01:49

7.14km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

169 m

Sandbanks Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

Sandbanks Ferry carries passengers and vehicles between Sandbanks and Studland. You can travel with your bike for just £1.

Boats leave from Sandbanks every 20 minutes from 7am until 11pm. Check if the service is running beforehand though: sandbanksferry.co.uk

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2

254 m

Haven Ferry Café & Takeaway

Highlight • Cafe

Great stop for some refreshments just before you board the Chain Ferry.

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3

3.95 km

View of Poole Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

3.99 km

Sandbanks Beach and Chain Ferry

Highlight • Beach

With some of the most expensive real estate in the world (yes, really), riding through Sandbanks is a cool way for passing from the more metropolitan Dorset to the more …

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5

4.64 km

Flaghead Chine Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

A fine sandy, gently sloping beach with clear water and views over the Purbeck Hills. A quieter alternative to the rest of Sandbanks and Bournemouth beach.

In the distance you …

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6

4.91 km

View of Brownsea Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

Brownsea is the largest island in Poole Harbour. Owned by the National Trust, the island is a haven for wildlife. Red squirrels dart amongst the woodland and peacocks prance around …

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7

5.22 km

Sandbanks Hotel: Shortcut to the Promenade

Highlight • Trail

use the path on the left and keep following it round.

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8

5.59 km

Paddleboarding at Poole Harbour

Highlight • Natural

B

7.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.27 km

2.02 km

1.38 km

284 m

180 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

2.58 km

1.15 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

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10°C

73 %

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