Walk
Breathtaking views of the Jurassic coast and unique rock formations await you on this circular pub walk. Difficulty: Easy Length: 1-2 hours / 3.5 miles
From the car park, walk down the road past the Bankes Arms pub and turn left by the public toilets on to the path signed for Old Harry. Look out for rectangular earthworks in the wood near Old Harry – the remains of fields used by Celtic farmers.
From Old Harry follow the coast path up a gentle rise, keeping well back from the sheer cliff edge. Old Harry, and the remains of Old Harry’s wife, have been carved by the action of the waves. Together they form one of Dorset’s Chelmsford and Staffordshire (August 19-20)
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At the first gate, keep to the clifftop path. Look back to enjoy a fine view of the Pinnacle stack. You may see peregrine falcons circling high above.
Go through a farm gate and head straight on along Ballard Down.
Just before the stone bench marked ‘Rest and be thankful’, where the main paths cross, turn right down the hill towards Studland.
Follow the road down through the Glebeland estate.
Go straight on at the crossroads,
following the sign for the church. At the end of the lane, go through the gate into the churchyard. Pass the church on your right then turn immediately right and follow the footpath back to your starting point. Tate Modern, London (Till October 22)