Beach Type

Sand

Facilities

Toilets are available
Including facilities for the disabled and baby changing
There are also cafes and shops and there is a slip way on the beach

Activities

Pedaloes
Surf boards and canoes can be hired at the beach
The beach is also good for swimming
Sailing
Windsurfing
Snorkelling and fishing
There is zoning for water sports activities

Nature and Wildlife

The South West Coastal Path runs along the entire beach. The Studland Heath National Nature Reserve covers the whole peninsula. Leaflets are available from the National Trust on request.

Parking

There are four car parks. with varying prices throughout the year. with spaces for disabled people at the Knoll car park. National Trust members park free.

Water Quality

Excellent

Lifeguard

No

Cleaning and Litter

The beach is cleaned daily.

Dogs

Dogs are banned between June and September and dog bins are provided.

Awards and Recommendations

Marine Conservation Society Recommended

Location

Nearest town: Swanage
County: Dorset
Latitude/Longitude: 50.6509, -1.95077
Postcode: BH19 3AH
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)

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Access

Studland is reached by the B3351 from Corfe Castle and is 3 miles from Swanage. or from Poole via the Sandbanks ferry. Access to the beach is from the 4 car parks. the Knoll car park is flat and most suitable for disabled people.

Public Transport

The nearest train stations are Poole. Bournemouth and Wareham. The Swanage Railway runs from Corfe Castle to Swanage. Buses go to Studland from Poole. Bournemouth and Swanage.

Nearest Railway Stations

Parkstone (Dorset) (Approx. 5 miles away)
Poole (Approx. 5 miles away)
Branksome (Approx. 6 miles away)
Hamworthy (Approx. 6 miles away)
Bournemouth (Approx. 7 miles away)

Tourist Information

Swanage Tourist Information Centre Shore Road Swanage Tel: +44 (0)1929 422885

Accomodation Links

Hotels and Guest Houses in Swanage