beach · Studland · Dorset
Studland Bay
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
Common questions
Can you take dogs on Studland Bay all year round?
Partly — Studland Bay keeps year-round dog-friendly zones, but some stretches restrict dogs between roughly May and September. Some zones carry seasonal dog restrictions — check NT signage.