Ballard Down is an area of chalk downland on the Purbeck Hills in the English county of Dorset. The hills meet the English Channel here, and Ballard Down forms a headland, Ballard Point, between Studland Bay to the north and Swanage Bay to the south.

6 days ago · It’s an easy-to-follow 4-mile route looping around the headland which marks the eastern end of the world-famous Jurassic Coast, then climbing up the ridge of Ballard Down for some exceptional views of Swanage Bay on one side, and Studland, Sandbanks and Poole Harbour on the other.

A circular walk with breathtaking panoramic views across Dorset's coast and countryside. The route starts in Studland, follows the South West Coast Path and then travels along Ballard Down. The...

Panoramic walk via the iconic Old Harry Rocks, with great views from Ballard Down across to Poole Harbour and the Isle of Wight Duration: 2 hrs 45 mins Distance: 9.3 km (5.8 miles)

Nov 14, 2018 · This walk takes in the iconic limestone stack known as Old Harry along with dramatic views across the coastline from Handfast Point to Ballard Point and Ballard Down.

Swanage Bay faces east and is protected from the south-westerly storms. To the north of the bay is a prominent headland, which is a major Cretaceous Chalk Group exposure called Ballard Down.

Iconic feature of the Jurassic Coast, this chalk headland boasts giant rock stacks and dramatic cliffs. Wander further along Ballard Down for fantastic views. Standing tall at the southern end of Studland Bay is one of the most famous landmarks on the South Coast – Old Harry.

Ballard Down is an area of chalk downland on the Purbeck Hills in the English county of Dorset. The hills meet the English Channel here, and Ballard Down forms a headland, Ballard Point, between Studland Bay to the north and Swanage Bay to the south.

Old Harry Rocks - chalk stacks off Handfast Point, Studland, Dorset, seen along a 3.5 mile loop path also visiting Ballard Down and viewpoints of the Pinnacles

Jun 11, 2013 · Early on this walk, the ‘underhill’ paths below Ballard Down afford fine views over Swanage and Langton Matravers to Kingston ridge, and Nine Barrow Down has panoramic views over Poole Harbour and along Corfe Ridge before …