Footscape is the specialist provider of walking holidays in Dorset, offering an exclusive selection of meticulously researched trails, as well as a popular Gardens tour. Our hallmark is a warm welcome, personal service and excellent, hand-picked accommodation.
Steep steps lead down to this un-commercial beach at one of Dorset’s most recognisable coastal features. Although the water is fairly sheltered near the arch swimmers should be careful as the beach does drop away quite quickly. The undulating cliffs form a challenging section to the Dorset Coast Path, and its associated circular walks.
A mile-long bay of gently shelving fine sand with a backdrop of dunes at Studland. .
This is an excellent beach with gently sloping sands and safe sheltered swimming. Activities on the water include sailing, windsurfing and diving. The Dorset Coast Path extends in both directions from Swanage Bay, passing through beautiful countryside along this section of coast.
The one-and-a-half kilometre long Hengistbury Head separates Poole Bay and Christchurch Bay and encloses Christchurch Harbour on its landward side. Hengistbury Head is an Ancient Monument, archaeologically it is very interesting. There are nature trails to be explored.
