Lantern & Leash
Studland Bay
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beach · Studland · Dorset

Studland Bay

Year-round dog zones · limits elsewhere in summerLast checked July 2026

Four miles of gentle sand curving around the mouth of Poole Harbour, backed by National Trust heathland.

Why dog owners love it

  • Knoll Beach is dog-friendly year-round
  • Calm, shallow water for paddling
  • National Trust car parks and café

Good to know

  • Some zones carry seasonal dog restrictions — check NT signage
  • Reachable via the Sandbanks ferry
  • Adders on the heath in summer — keep dogs to the paths

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