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Sandbanks Ferry – Flaghead Chine Beach loop from Brownsea Island

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Sandbanks Ferry – Flaghead Chine Beach loop from Brownsea Island

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Sandbanks Ferry – Flaghead Chine Beach loop from Brownsea Island

01:47

7.03km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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169 m

Sandbanks Ferry

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Sandbanks Ferry carries passengers and vehicles between Sandbanks and Studland. You can travel with your bike for just £1.

Boats leave from Sandbanks every 20 minutes from 7am until 11pm. Check if the service is running beforehand though: sandbanksferry.co.uk

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254 m

Haven Ferry Café & Takeaway

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Great stop for some refreshments just before you board the Chain Ferry.

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3.95 km

View of Poole Harbour

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3.99 km

Sandbanks Beach and Chain Ferry

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With some of the most expensive real estate in the world (yes, really), riding through Sandbanks is a cool way for passing from the more metropolitan Dorset to the more …

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4.64 km

Flaghead Chine Beach

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A fine sandy, gently sloping beach with clear water and views over the Purbeck Hills. A quieter alternative to the rest of Sandbanks and Bournemouth beach.

In the distance you …

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4.91 km

View of Brownsea Island

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Brownsea is the largest island in Poole Harbour. Owned by the National Trust, the island is a haven for wildlife. Red squirrels dart amongst the woodland and peacocks prance around …

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5.49 km

Paddleboarding at Poole Harbour

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7.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.27 km

2.05 km

1.38 km

285 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

2.53 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

12°C

50 %

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Sandbanks Ferry – Flaghead Chine Beach loop from Brownsea Island

Sandbanks Ferry

Haven Ferry Café & Takeaway

View of Poole Harbour

Sandbanks Beach and Chain Ferry

Flaghead Chine Beach

View of Brownsea Island

Paddleboarding at Poole Harbour

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