Outdoor Activities and Sports for Swanage & the Isle of Purbeck

If you enjoy outdoor activities, Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck is ideal for a day out or a longer stay in the area.

For mountain bikers, you can enjoy the varied Off Road Cycle Routes, and if you prefer to keep your wheels on the tarmac, you can enjoy one of our many On Road Cycle Routes exploring the Isle of Purbeck and surrounding town and villages.

Swanage is surrounded by stunning countryside where you can enjoy a relaxing walk with one of our many walking route guides. Take your dog for a walk but please clean up behind your pet and take care around livestock and when near the cliffs.

Swanage Bay and Studland Bay are the ideal place for water sports and the cliffs along the Jurassic Coast have many popular rock climbing locations.

If you prefer to leave your clothing behind, why not visit the Naturist Beach at Studland.

Climbing

The Purbeck coastline has some of the best climbing routes in northern Europe.

Cycling

The Isle of Purbeck has many bridleways and quiet country lanes which are ideal for cycling.

Dog Walking

Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck is the ideal place for a long or short walk with your dogs.

Fishing in Purbeck

Fishing in Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck with beach and pier fishing to boat trips and mackerel trips

Golf and Pitch & Putt

Swanage and the surrounding area has a lot to offer for the serious and amateur golfer.

Horse Riding

Swanage and the surrounding area have many bridleways which are suitable for Horse riding.

Naturist beach

The naturist beach at the northern end of Studland beach is very popular in the summer season.

Photography Workshops

Enjoy a photography workshop in Swanage and the surrounding area with expert photography guides

Swanage Sea Rowing Club

Swanage Sea Rowing Club, formed in 2001 now boasts over 150 members.

Walking Routes

So grab your walking shoes, a friend or your favourite podcast, and let's hit the trails! Isle of Purbeck Walking Routes. Map for Studland Walk, Swanage Maps

Water Sports

Swanage and Studland bay are very popular for all water sports from kayaking to jet-skis and larger boats