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Old Harry and Ballard Down, Studland, Dorset

This is a very popular circular walk following the South West Coast Path to Old Harry Rocks and up to Ballard Down then back down a quiet road back to car park. On a clear day while walking along Ballard Down you can see Poole Harbour on your right, Swanage on your left and the Isle of Wight behind you.

See the detailed walk directions. Alternatively download the picture guide [help] for this walk.

There is on older version of this walk on the website here. It goes around the other way.

Please check our walk preparation guide.

Distance: 3.9 miles / 6.3 km Date: Mar 2009 Climb: 550 feet / 167 m Walk Duration: 2 hr 0 mins Difficulty: Moderate Calories used: 540 kcals

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