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Old Harry Rocks

Studland, United Kingdom

Nature

White chalk stacks at the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast. An easy, mostly level walk of about 2.5 km leads out from Studland.

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Studland, United Kingdom
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
50.6420, -1.9240
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Jurassic Coast: Lyme Regis to Old Harry – Man wearing a baseball cap and hoodie at sunsetPhoto by maks_d on Unsplash
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Jurassic Coast: Lyme Regis to Old Harry

96 km9 stops4 days

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Corfe Castle – WX60BTN 140411 CPS (5643593334)© Chris Sampson · CC BY 2.0
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Lulworth Cove – a blue body of water surrounded by green hillsPhoto by Nick Fewings on Unsplash
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The Cerne Abbas Giant - 004© PeteHarlow · CC BY-SA 3.0
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Cerne Abbas Giant

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Campsites nearby

  • Tom's FieldCampsite
    7 km from Old Harry Rocks · 100 pitches
    TentsMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Acton Field CampsiteCampsite
    8 km from Old Harry Rocks · 80 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Corfe Castle Dorset CampingCampsite
    10 km from Old Harry Rocks
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Norden FarmCampsite
    11 km from Old Harry Rocks
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Ridge FarmCampsite
    12 km from Old Harry Rocks
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • East Creech Farm CampsiteCampsite
    12 km from Old Harry Rocks
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Old Harry Rocks?

Old Harry Rocks is in Studland, United Kingdom, at GPS 50.6420, -1.9240. It is about 5 km from Swanage.

Can you camp near Old Harry Rocks?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Ulwell Cottage Caravan Park, about 4 km away; within 25 km there are 96 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Old Harry Rocks?

Old Harry Rocks is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Jurassic Coast: Lyme Regis to Old Harry.

What is there to see near Old Harry Rocks?

Places worth a stop nearby: Corfe Castle (9 km), Lulworth Cove (23 km), Durdle Door (25 km) and Cerne Abbas Giant (43 km).

When is the best time to visit Old Harry Rocks?

The most pleasant months are usually June–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in April–May and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)