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Old Harry Rocks & the Purbeck Way loop from Knoll Beach, Studland — Isle of Purbeck

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Old Harry Rocks & the Purbeck Way loop from Knoll Beach, Studland — Isle of Purbeck

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Old Harry Rocks & the Purbeck Way loop from Knoll Beach, Studland — Isle of Purbeck

01:05

9.62km

170m

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This moderate 6.0-mile (9.6 km) jogging loop from Knoll Beach, Studland, takes you past the iconic Old Harry Rocks, offering continuous coastal views. You will gain about 543 feet (165 metres) in elevation over approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes, traversing diverse terrain that includes sandy beaches, heathland, and dramatic…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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235 m

Studland Bay and Fort Henry

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

A very important site in the development of the D-Day landings during WWII. Churchil himself watched landing training from Fort Henry, as Studland Bay stood in for Northern France.

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4.40 km

View of Studland Bay and the Isle of Wight from the Purbeck Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Grassy bridleway with sea and cliff views on both sides. Part of the Jurassic Coast trail and a truly stunning place to run from the top of Studland Hill to …

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6.56 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.

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9.47 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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9.62 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.05 km

2.76 km

1.60 km

841 m

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.56 km

1.77 km

1.49 km

373 m

343 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

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Thursday 28 May

23°C

13°C

14 %

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Old Harry Rocks & the Purbeck Way loop from Knoll Beach, Studland — Isle of Purbeck

Studland Bay and Fort Henry

View of Studland Bay and the Isle of Wight from the Purbeck Way

Old Harry Rocks

Knoll Beach Visitor Centre, Shop & Café

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