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World Sand Dunes Day Nature Walk

Celebrate Studland's dynamic sand dunes by joining us for a nature walk.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

Find out how the dunes formed and what plants and wildlife call them home. A family friendly event, we will take activity sheets, binoculars and bug pots for the kids to use, as we explore together and see what we can find.

We will walk approximately 2km, along our sand dunes trail, which is all on sand and has a few inclines, one with wooden steps. The walk will last approximately 2 hours. If you have younger children and want to just join us for the first hour, we will have a point at which you can loop back to the beginning to shorten the walk.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Family friendly

Meeting point

Meet at the Discovery Centre, on the grassy area at the front. This is the first left if you are coming down the driveway of Knoll Beach.

What to bring and wear

Dress appropriately for the weather, sun cream, bring a water bottle, choose sturdy footwear for walking in.

Accessibility

Accessible parking, toilet and changing places at Knoll Beach, with access to the shop and cafe. the walk will be approx 2km, through sand and has a few inclines, including some wooden steps.

Other

ANPR parking at Knoll Beach. Please remember your car registration when heading to the parking machines. NT members and blue badge holders park for free. You can also download the Just Park app in advance and you can add your NT membership card to the app.

Upcoming events

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at 08:15 to 10:15+ 5 other dates or times

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at 09:30 to 13:30+ 9 other dates or times

All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour 

Enjoy the unique experience of a ranger guided nature tour around our beach and dunes in one of our all terrain vehicles (ATVs). A single ticket purchased will be for up to three people inside the vehicle.

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14 Jun to 15 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 4 other dates or times

Home Educators Self-led Sessions (all ages) 

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15 Jun to 13 Jul 2026
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 2 other dates or times