WALKS IN DORSET at STUDLAND BAY, SHELL BAY & THE AGGLESTONE ROCK (4K)
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- Опубліковано 9 тра 2024
- In this episode of my series “Walks in Dorset”, I take a 6 mile circular walk from the village of Studland which is located about 3 miles North of Swanage & 9 miles South East (by car) from Wareham. Once again I am accompanied by my Whippet, Logan.
I parked my car at the National Trust car park at Studland (behind The Bankes Arms pub) and initally had a quick wander along the beach nearby (to the East).
After making my way, Westwards, through the pretty village of Studland, I found myself on the southern edge of Godlingston Heath.
My first main destination was the mysterious Agglestone Rock - 400/500 tonnes of sandstone rock in the midle of the heath - where there were some amazing views to enjoy.
I then headed North across Godlingston heath and on to Studland Heath where I visited the beautiful “Little Sea” - a freshwater lake that is a mile long.
Continuing on, I next visited the enchanting Bramble Bush Bay and then on to South Haven Point where I watched the Sandbanks Chain Ferry in action.
At this point, I joined the South West Coast Path and followed the coast around Shell Bay and then on to Studland Bay where the beach was made up of wonderful golden sand.
My final destination was The Bankes Arms back at Studland.
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
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Thank you Dave and Logan. One of my favourite places in the world - brought back lots of happy memories.
Thank you Angela.
Thanks, another enjoyable and informative film. Loved watching Logan enjoying the beach. I walked it myself in 2020, might need to get over here again now that I am reminded how lovely it is. Thanks very much.
Thank you Nigel. Those beaches are well worth a visit for sure!
awesome stunning views beaches and sea, lovely walk around the bays 🤩
They were some of the best beaches that I have visited for many years, without a doubt!
Definitely on the to do list, thanks Dave and Logan 😘
Thank you. A great place to explore - especially when the weather is good!
Wonderful walking tour in the countryside with amazing views and the lake
Thank you Keith. :)
Wow! What a fab little piece of heaven you found!
That Rock is amazing.... And wonderful watching Logan and his adventures!
That water looked so inviting!😊 We love our walks with you guys!😊
Thank you!
Thank you. I think that Logan enjoyed that one!
Hi Dave, thank you for a beautiful walk along the seaside. The Agglestone Rock is quite something to see.
Congratulations to you and Fiver for your achievement in the 5km trail race. 44 out of 101 is excellent - well done.
As usual we appreciate the walks and videos that you do for us - thanks again.
Norman & Pam
Thank you both. Yes, the Agglestone Rock is quite a sight - especially when you get up close to it!
Thanks Dave for another lovely walk. Possibly the best time to visit the coast before the summer crowds arrive.
Thanks Charles. Yes, it can get very busy in the Summer months for sure!
I haven't seen Logan so active in quite a while. Looks as if the sea and sand suited him. That Agglestone rock was amazing. At one angle, it looked a bit like a huge bird. Shell bay and Studland bay are really perfect for families. A beautiful walk. I've been across there on a bus for Swanage more than once. Its a lovely ride.😊
Yes, i think Logan really enjoyed that one. He loves running on sand in particular.
Cracking recording Dave, many thanks for posting most enjoyable.
Thank you Stephen.
Lovely walk, Dave. Brought back happy memories of the family holidays we used to have in that area. First time we visited we didn't know there was a naturist beach there...we got quite a shock when this wrinkly old man appeared from.the bushes in his birthday suit! When Bournemouth beach was crowded we used to go to Sandbanks for some peace and quiet. That was before the rich and famous discovered it!
Thank you for sharing your memories of the area. It is such a pretty area to visit.
nice walk keep them coming many thank
Thank you. :)
After the previous day's exertions, walking all those sand paths, I bet the old calves were grumbling by the time you got back to the Bankes Arms! (We stayed there one Valentine's Night, romantic old git that I am 🙂). Bet it was too cold for a spot of Skinny D on Studland beach though! Great work Dave
Thank you. We were out filming for a fair few hours on that one but we had plenty of "pit stops" along the way - particularly that lovely little beach at Bramble Bush Bay.
Only one thing to say, what a wonderful walk. Really enjoyed it and especially Logan’s zoomies. Lovely beaches and sea views ❤️👍
Thank you Linda.The beaches around that area are amazing.
Were that beach over here in the States, it would be packed. Get well and no more people-zoomies for a while, Dave! Thanks for the great walk.
Thank you Yvonne. :)
Studland is very special to me. When I was about 8 or 9 years old in 1972/73 our family holidayed here, staying in a bungalow called "Barrington" which was up the hill off of Watery Lane. We watched Prince Charles parachute out of a Hercules plane over the bay. The Studland peninsula really is one of the most stunning places on Earth !!
Thanks for sharing your lovey memories of the area, Trevor. It is such a wonderful place to explore and those beaches are superb.
Good afternoon Dave lovely video beautiful scenery i wonder how heavy the rock is that toppled over the pub looked really lovely i wonder what it look like inside brilliant stuff.
Thank you Craig. The Bankes Arms is a super pub & the beer garden has great views of the sea.
Happy Friday Dave . Looks so pretty there. Lovely walk .☀️
It is so beautiful there Melissa.
@@DaveFord it is raining here today so this walk was so nice to see. Have a wonderful weekend Dave and sending a big hug to Logan . Thank you both for brighting up my rainy day.
I remember as a little lad in the sixties crossing the ferry there on our way to a holiday at Swanage at the Grosvenor Hotel long time demolished and luxury flats have taken the place.
It makes for a great holiday destination for sure!
An absolutely lovely walk. Thanks, Dave and Logan. Nothing like a stroll by the sea.
Thank you Diane. The weather was perfect that day as well.
What a joyful start to the video with whippet zoomies. Fairly familar ground for me as I have walked there a few times though the heathland can be confusing. I looked for Puckstone rock and found a very small rock (compared to Agglestone) but was not totally convinced it was it. Bittersweet memories of SWCP as I think now it will only be rare short revisits to it for me.
Thank you Jean. We didn't quite have enough time to find the Puckstone Rock but the photo you put on Facebook looks like that is it.
You are certainly giving Logan his best life! He had a good time today! Thanks for the walk.
Thanks Lynne. Yes,I think Logan really enjoyed that one!
Just north of Swanage on that map I see my middle name, Arne! ....lol Probably not the same meaning of the name as mine though, since I'm Scandinavian.
Nice beaches down there. Very special landscape. 🙂
I hope to film a walk at Arne one day - dogs are allowed on the Nature Reserve (on a lead) I believe, so one for the list!
I missed quite a few of your early videos Dave and I am binge watching and catching up. Your format and production values are spot on and even your co-star shines. Thanks and I am sure everyone here wants more. .
Thank you Ian. Glad that you are enjoying the series. Thanks for watching.
It’s about fifty years since I was in the Studland area. I didn’t know that the Agglestone Rock had taken a tumble. I wonder how much those beach huts cost considering the price of properties in Sandbanks. A lovely walk all told.
I believe that the rock may have "fallen over" in 1970 although I am not 100% sure.
Thank you for sharing your lovely walk along the sea and sand. I loved it very much! Its always fun to see you and Logan enjoying the sand 🐾 Where do we get the buttons like your other fan had? Do you have t-shirts? Nice to see you had fun in the 5k run with Fiver, too!
Thank you. I don't have any merchandise for the channel (such as T Shirts etc). I just tend to carry a few "Dave's Countryside Walks" badges with me and hand them out to viewers who spot me (or Logan!) and come up and say hello! Thanks for watching.
@@DaveFord That is so nice! That makes them extra-special! ♥
Hi Dave, is there any way of contacting you via email? Have a couple of questions that I think you could help me with. Cheers.
Hi. You can contact me through the "Dave's Countryside Walks" Facebook Page using the "Messenger" option. With kind regards. Dave.