Shell Bay to Studland Bay

Walks, England, Dorset
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Shell Bay to Studland Bay

Studland, Dorset

by claud

  • 20 minutes / 1km
  • 23

Walk through the heather and dunes to the quiet northern end of Knoll Beach in Studland Bay.

  • Wildlife
  • Water feature
  • Great views
  • Public toilets
  • Parking
  • Child friendly

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  1. We parked at the Shell Bay National Trust Car Park. The bus stop Shell Bay Ferry is just a minute walk away too.

    Step 1: We parked at the Shell Bay National Trust Car Park. The bus stop Shell Bay Ferry is just a minute walk away too.

  2. Head onto the boardwalk path to the right of the toilet block.

    Step 2: Head onto the boardwalk path to the right of the toilet block.

  3. To your right you can see across the wetland to the hills beyond.

    Step 3: To your right you can see across the wetland to the hills beyond.

  4. The area is part of the Studland and Godlington Heaths National Nature Reserve and has a wide variety of habitats.

    Step 4: The area is part of the Studland and Godlington Heaths National Nature Reserve and has a wide variety of habitats.

  5. Follow the boardwalk to the end and onto the sand. Turn right to walk slightly uphill. Dogs should be on leads here from May - September.

    Step 5: Follow the boardwalk to the end and onto the sand. Turn right to walk slightly uphill. Dogs should be on leads here from May - September.

  6. Head through the gorse with sand underfoot.

    Step 6: Head through the gorse with sand underfoot.

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