Old Harry Rocks
Old Harry Rocks
4.5
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Ryan B
Colchester, UK91 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
We came on a wet raining day..

Still a great experience and nice long walk for my dog..

Once you are there I must of thought oh this is going to be boring.. but its fascinating and I think it is worth the view..

Its crazy you can go close and just look down the clift face..

100% would recommend
Written January 23, 2024
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epemberton
North Yorkshire, UK214 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
Parked at the National Trust’s south beach car park (pay and display), it’s an easy walk down to Old Harry Rocks along the South West Coast Path. Fairly quiet although it was a Monday in January!

Impressive view but a head for heights recommended!
Written January 22, 2024
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Colin F
Salisbury, UK1,060 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
A popular tourist location which requires a good walk whichever direction you approach from. The walk is worth it as you get close up to the chalk cliffs which are near enough vertical - so beware.
Written September 22, 2023
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June A
Surrey, UK2,679 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Solo
There are plenty of National Trust car parks all within close proximity so t doesn't matter much which one you choose - all of course free to members. The walk itself was easy enough - flat compared to some parts of the Jurassic coast but nice and and breezy on a warm October day.
Written September 18, 2023
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katye1983
Southampton, UK190 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
We visited Old Harry as National Trust members which made the car parking free. There is a one way system here but people tend to ignore it and with modern day cars being so big it can get cramped easily so be sure to arrive early and reverse park into the bay if you can as it’s easier to get out. The walk itself was nice and not strenuous meaning people of all ages and abilities could access it. It would be perfect for picnics but we went on a blowy day so be sure not to let anything fly away. The views are amazing on a clear day like today, the walk extends to a full nine mile hike if your feeling adventurous but we played safe and stuck with local. The pub by the car park was very busy but reasonably priced and on looking at the food coming out it looked amazing. This is not to be missed apart from the rock formation the view is just super clear when it’s sunny and it really is idyllic.
Written August 26, 2023
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Chan G
Reading, UK257 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
Stunning views at Old Harry Rocks! if you're a dare devil then you can walk onto the rocks at get to an edge, be mindful that you will get chalky! There are wild rabbits as you walk up to the rocks, and there are plenty of edges you can stop off at, we found a hidden gem where you can get amazing photos right on the edge. This would be perfect for sunset/sunrise.
Written July 10, 2023
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PrimeCritique
Winchester, UK78 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Solo
Highly recommended walk with beautiful weather on the day we walked. Although fully blue sky weather in this part of the world is limited to around 25-55 days per year. We parked around 5 minutes walk from the start of the path, which winds you up to the view in around 20 minutes.

If you have a foreign licence plate, you can park your vehicle closer, on one of the double yellow lines (so long as you don't obstruct traffic) as if you get any penalty charges, you can avoid them due to your foreign licence plate

What concerns me is that there is no safety barriers on the cliffs edges , which is a serious safety hazard especially for those with young children.

Written May 19, 2023
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Onlythebestwilldoplease
Wool, UK87 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Solo
What an amazing experience to see the rock formations from the Coast/Land rather than from a far (B’mouth) or the sea on a boat..
if you have a bike ride it like I did from B’mouth & shoot over on the Sandbanks Ferry (£2) or pop you bike in back of car as the walk is quite far from the car park to The Rocks..
A good Free experience & ideal picnic location up on the cliffs..
Written April 15, 2023
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Janet
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
Parked at the beach parking and walked in it was really worth the walk. Beautiful scenery, Loved it.
Written November 16, 2022
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Dave Puls
Nottingham, UK1,050 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Family
It's a long walk from Studland south beach car park but the views are amazing on both sides of the Old Harry Rocks. No facilities except from toilets near the car park. The walk is at least 1 hour there and back and there are few interesting views until you get near to the Rocks.
Written October 24, 2022
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