Purbeck Beaches

Purbeck has a great range of beaches and rugged coastal locations from the sandy beaches of Studland and Swanage to the dramatic beauty of Dancing Ledge and Chapmans Pool. Select one of the beaches below to view more information and photographs.

Purbeck Beaches in Dorset

Studland Bay Purbeck, Dorset

Studland Beach

Studland Beach is the longest sandy beach in Purbeck and is over 2 miles long. Studland beach is popular for swimming, sailing and sun bathing. The whole area is nature conservation area administered by the National Trust.

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Swanage Bay Purbeck, Dorset

Swanage Beach

The beach at Swanage is a long sandy beach which extends from the centre of Swanage all the way to the foot of the Ballard Down. There is a popular end of the beach with ammusements and cafes and a quieter end where you can get some sandy beach all to yourself.

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Kimmeridge Bay Purbeck, Dorset

Chapman's Pool

The beach at Kimmeridge is a long sandy beach which extends from the centre of Kimmeridge all the way to the foot of the Ballard Down. There is a popular end of the beach with ammusements and cafes and a quieter end where you can get some sandy beach all to yourself.

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Kimmeridge Bay Purbeck, Dorset

Kimmeridge Beach

The beach at Kimmeridge is a long sandy beach which extends from the centre of Kimmeridge all the way to the foot of the Ballard Down. There is a popular end of the beach with ammusements and cafes and a quieter end where you can get some sandy beach all to yourself.

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