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A place apart where beauty and adventure come to life

From the dinosaur-era Purbeck limestones to the recent sand dunes of Studland, nowhere else packs such a variety of habitats into such a small area.

As a result, Purbeck is the richest place for plant life in Britain. Discover these landscapes through 37 miles of paths and bridleways.

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