Studland Bay at Swanage is a 4 mile long stretch of beautiful sand encompassing Knoll beach, Shell Beach, South beach and Middle Beach. We accessed the bay via a couple of different points on different days, but for us, by far the easiest was via the National Trust Car Park which is close to the chain ferry point (taking visitors to Poole and Bournemouth). From the car park it’s a 5 minute walk down a sandy path to the beach. The other option that we tried was to park on the road, and then walk down a much longer path to the beach. This would be fine for the physically fit on a balmy day, but the day we chose to make the trip was really hot, and it was quite a slog. However, whichever way you arrive at Studland Beach, it really is worth the effort. Calm waters, soft sand and secluded and more shaded areas in the vegetation area immediately behind the sand make this a popular choice for all. There is a naturist section at Knoll Beach which is clearly signed.
The Bankes family, former residents of Corfe Castel and Kingston Lacey, often visited Studland Bay, where they had a home. This is now the Pig on the Beech Hotel. When Ralph Bankes died in 1981, he bequeathed the Bankes estate, which includes Studland, Kingston Lacey and Corfe Castle to the National Trust – for future generations to enjoy.
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