South Haven Point to Peveril Point via South West Coast Path and Ballard Down
This walk really has it all: beaches, a picturesque village, a Victorian seaside town, rolling hills, and spectacular clifftop views. There’s also a bit of history to explore, and to make it more interesting, even the weather presented some variety on this Sunday in May. My route mostly followed the South West Coast Path, with a detour via Ballard Down.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:05 Studland beaches
04:13 Studland village
06:37 Old Harry Rocks
08:59 Ballard Down
11:48 Swanage
17:29 The route
Thanks to Kevin, Morebus and The White Horse Inn, Swanage.
My website: walksandpubs.uk
Morebus: morebus.co.uk
The Countryside Code: countryside-code.org.uk
My Swanage Beach to Durlston Castle walk: walksandpubs.uk/walks/2023/09-05
The White Horse Inn: thewhitehorseinnswanage.com
Please note that the routes I walk are designed for me and my individual needs only. I do not guarantee their suitability or safety. You always travel at your own risk.
Locations visited
Isle of Purbeck – Studland – Poole Harbour – Shell Bay Ferry bus stop – South Haven Point – South West Coast Path – English Channel – Shell Bay – Shell Bay Beach – Studland Heath National Nature Reserve – Studland Bay – Knoll Beach – Knoll Beach Bookshop – Middle Beach – Fort Henry – St Nicholas’ Church – Manor Road – Old Harry Rocks – Jurassic Coast – Ballard Cliff – Ballard Down – Swanage – Swanage Bay – Swanage Beach – Swanage Pier – Wellington Clock Tower – Peveril Point – Swanage National Coastwatch Station – The White Horse Inn – Swanage Railway Station