Dorset and the New Forest · base 3: Corfe Castle, Studland and the Purbeck cliffs
3A Old Harry Rocks
Circular, from South Beach car park, Studland (grid ref SZ038824), out to Old Harry, along Ballard Down and back by the church.
6.2 kmon our map
146 m+of climbing, at least
1 to 2 hoursModerate
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The ground
A fairly gentle walk, normally with good conditions underfoot, and one steady climb up Ballard Down. Beware sheer cliff edges on and approaching Old Harry (National Trust).
Official figure: 3.5 miles (5.6 km), 1 to 2 hours (National Trust). Source: nationaltrust.org.uk. Things change: check the updates page and the signs on the day.
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