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Doom Bar Sandbank

Sandbanks

(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)

Sandbanks near Poole, in Dorset, is known for its stunning award-winning sandy beaches, and as being one of the costliest places to live in the world...

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Sailing in Poole Harbour

Poole

(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction NW)

Three miles of golden beaches extending from Sandbanks to Brankesome Dene Chine and on towards Bournemouth, ensure an enjoyable time for families and sun-worshippers alike...

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Studland in Dorset

Studland

(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction S)

Beyond the woods, heaths and downs of Dorset lies a fascinating coastline with a hinterland of precious little villages, such a village is Studland which sits close to the wide sweep of picturesque Studland Bay, which belongs to the National Trust...

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Hengistbury Head (Aerial)

Bournemouth

(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction NE)

Seven miles of glorious golden sands, fringed by the bluest of seas lapping the shore, make Bournemouth a firm favourite for family holidays...

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Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle

(5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction SW)

Below the castle, the village of Corfe shows picturesque stone houses of the 17th-century...

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The Old Jetty,Swanage,Dorset

Swanage

(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction S)

The town is wedged between towering downs that result in lofty cliffs at both ends of the bay, from these high vantage points there are spectacular views across the sea...

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Dancing Ledge near Langton Matravers, Dorset

Langton Matravers

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S)

This is an interesting old village with access to one of the loveliest stretches of the Dorset coast...

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A picture of The Blue Pool

Furzebrook

(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction SW)

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Winspit near Worth Matravers

Worth Matravers

(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction SW)

Picturesque Dorset village with a history pre-dating Roman times as evidenced by the medieval lynchets cut into the steep hillsides...

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Southbourne beach, Dorset

Southbourne

(7.5 miles, 12.1 km, direction E)

Southbourne is a sedate coastal resort lying close to the mouth of the River Stour, just a few minutes drive from its more famous neighbour Christchurch. The resort offers.....

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The Italian Villa

Compton Acres Gardens

(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction NE)

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A wintery day, Studland

Studland Beach & Nature Reserve

(3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction S)

Miles and miles of glorious sandy beaches, this famous Dorset Beauty Spot also embraces two national nature reserves, being a.....

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Arne Autumn 2012

Arne RSPB Reserve

(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction W)

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Local quarrey

Isle of Purbeck

(3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SW)

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Upton Country Park, Poole, Dorset

Upton House & Country Park

(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NW)

Located near the historic town of Poole on the northern shore of Poole Harbour, Upton Country Park comprises of over 100 acres of.....

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Bournemouth Eye on a sunny day

The Bournemouth Eye

(4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction NE)

The Bournemouth Eye offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy from heights rocketing to a dizzy 500 feet above ground, the most.....

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Russell Cotes Museum, Bournemouth

Russell Cotes Art Gallery and Museum

(4.3 miles, 6.8 km, direction NE)

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Swanage railway

Swanage Railway

(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction S)

An award-winning standard gauge preserved steam railway in Swanage that offers a unique journey through 6 miles of Dorset.....

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Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle

(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction SW)

Standing in lofty splendour above the chimney pots of the village with the roaring ocean lapping the cliffs to the other side of.....

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Swanage pier

Swanage Pier

(5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction S)

This elegant Victorian Pier was built over 100 years ago for passenger ship services and is now an important part of Swanage's.....

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