Highlight • Natural Monument
Old Harry Rocks
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Cathrin
August 11, 2024
Hiking
Studland Bay is dominated by one of the south coast's most famous landmarks - Old Harry. It is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and is managed by the National Trust.
The chalk formations are popularly known as Old Harry Rocks, but the name Old Harry actually refers to the single chalk rock that stands furthest out to sea. Until 1896 there was another boulder called Old Harry's Wife, but erosion caused it to collapse into the sea, leaving only a stump.
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The chalk formations are popularly known as Old Harry Rocks, but the name Old Harry actually refers to the single chalk rock that stands furthest out to sea. Until 1896 there was another boulder called Old Harry's Wife, but erosion caused it to collapse into the sea, leaving only a stump.
visit-dorset.com/listing/old-harry-rocks/130693301
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Włóczykij- Snufkin
December 12, 2019
Hiking
A beautiful place with white cliffs and unearthly views of Poole Bay and Bournemouth beach
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Daniela
January 29, 2015
Hiking
These chalk formations are said to have received their name either as a reference to pirate Harry Poole, or because the Devil ("Old Harry") took a nap on them once. Follow the bridleway along the cliff edge between Studland and Swanage for great views of the cliffs and the surrounding landscape.
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Elevation 20 m
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Location: Studland, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom