Old Harry Rocks are the white chalk stacks at the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, where Old Harry and the remains of Old Harry's wife have been carved out by the waves to form one of Dorset's most famous landmarks, with views across Poole Bay to Bournemouth, Hengistbury Head and the Isle of Wight. The National Trust's 3.5-mile circular walk starts at its South Beach car park in Studland, or from the village crossroads by the post office, passes the Bankes Arms and follows a signed path out to the rocks before climbing Ballard Down past Celtic field earthworks, chalk grassland flowers and circling peregrines. Dogs are welcome under close control, and the Trust warns visitors to keep well back from the sheer cliff edges around the rocks. Reviewers describe the walk out to the viewpoint as easy and gentle. Tips from visitors: use the public toilets just past the pub as you turn onto the path, and members park free by scanning their card.
