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.
Studland beach has fine light sand and a gently sloping beach that runs into excellent swimming water. Local people swim in Studland Bay all year round and warm water is trapped in the bay in the summer. The warm sea water attracts Studland's famous seahorses.
The beach at Studland is most busy around the National Trust shop and cafe where there is also a large car park. As you go North towards Sandbanks the beach becomes less busy and often you will have 50meters to yourself. There is a popular section to the southern end of the beach where there is a small independent beach cafe and a public house just back from the beach.
Sailing and water sports are popular at Studland and their is a small sailing club. You can take lessons in sailing and windsurfing from the beach or try a pedalo.
Behind the sandy beach at Studland is a large nature reserve with small walkways running through. This nature reserve is a great place to spot birds and their are bird hides setup to give you a better chance of spotting something rare. The nature reserve has a number of sandy bowls and dunes which are great for a picnic but please remember to take your rubbish home.
There is a small nudist section to Studland beach which is clearly marked with blue signs. The nudist beach is at the northern end of Studland beach.
There is are three large car park in Studland One near the chain link ferry to Sandbanks (where there is also parking along the road, one near the centre of the beach, where the National Trust Shop and Cafe are located, and one at the far south end in the village of Studland. All are signposted from the main road and all make a charge for parking but are free to National Trust Members.
Notices explain beach safety are found at Studland Beach. It is important to read about the local conditions and how to stay safe. Public toilets are available at several locations along Studland Beach.
Getting There: Studland is on the East coast of Purbeck just south of Studland. The main road from Wareham to Studland will take you right to the beach. Alternatively, if you are coming from Poole or Bournemouth there is a chain link ferry from Sandbanks to Studland. Go through the village of Studland and from there there are clear signposts to Studland.
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