Walk - Swanage 10 Mile Challenge
10.0 miles (16.1 km)
Durlston Head South Haven Point
Moderate -
Start Point: Durlston Country Park, Lighthouse Road, Swanage, BH19 2JL
Finish Point: Shell Bay National Trust Car Park
Start at the dramatic Durlston Castle for what is actually the last leg of the 630 mile South West Coast Path. High, level cliff walking between St Aldhelm’s Head and Durlston Head is followed by fairly easy walking along the promenade of the seaside town of Swanage.
As you walk through open grassland and woodland around Studland, keep a look out for bottlenose dolphins and take time to enjoy the beautiful seasonal wildflowers and butterflies and the spectacular views of the chalk stacks of Old Harry. Three miles of sandy beaches running all the way to South Haven Point offer plenty of opportunities to rest and take in the views across Poole Bay to Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight.
Just before the ferry to Sandbanks the famous steel sculpture marks the end of the Challenge route and the end of the South West Coast Path.
Studland Stores and B&B
Studland stores open 7 days a week for all you need! Our B&B is situated in the heart of the village; superhost status, dog friendly & hearty breakfast.
Tom's Field Campsite & Shop
Traditional. rural camping in beautiful Isle of Purbeck. Just 20 mins walk from South West Coast Path and Dancing Ledge.
Swanage Information Centre
Delivering a wealth of ideas, enthusiasm & information to visitors & residents of Swanage & Purbeck areas including heritage, coastal & countryside walks. We’re accessible & dog friendly & offer our ‘miles of smiles’ welcome to our enchanting seaside town
Durlston Country Park & National Nature Reserve, Swanage
Visit the extraordinary Victorian Durlston Castle within the stunning setting of a mosaic of nationally important wildlife habitats of many species of birds, butterflies and wildflowers.
