Knowl Hill

Hill, Mountain in Dorset

England

Knowl Hill

Ferry Road, Studland Ferry Road heading north across Studland Heath, towards the chain ferry which provides a connection to Sandbanks and onwards towards Poole, Bournemouth and beyond.
Ferry Road, Studland Credit: Malc McDonald

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Images are sourced within 2km of 50.649097/-1.9582782 or Grid Reference SZ0383. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ferry Road, Studland Ferry Road heading north across Studland Heath, towards the chain ferry which provides a connection to Sandbanks and onwards towards Poole, Bournemouth and beyond.
Ferry Road, Studland
Ferry Road heading north across Studland Heath, towards the chain ferry which provides a connection to Sandbanks and onwards towards Poole, Bournemouth and beyond.
Path onto Studland Beach A sandy path on the dunes leading onto Studland Beach.  The beach is owned and managed by the National Trust, who look after much of the Studland peninsula.

In the distance, the chalk cliffs of The Needles, at the westernmost tip of the Isle of Wight, can be seen.
Path onto Studland Beach
A sandy path on the dunes leading onto Studland Beach. The beach is owned and managed by the National Trust, who look after much of the Studland peninsula. In the distance, the chalk cliffs of The Needles, at the westernmost tip of the Isle of Wight, can be seen.
Path near Studland Beach A path on the dunes behind Studland Beach.  This view looks towards Old Harry Rocks, in the distance to the left of the image.  The beach, and much of the Studland peninsula, are owned and managed by the National Trust.
Path near Studland Beach
A path on the dunes behind Studland Beach. This view looks towards Old Harry Rocks, in the distance to the left of the image. The beach, and much of the Studland peninsula, are owned and managed by the National Trust.
Ferry Road, Studland Ferry Road, approaching the village of Studland.  This road forms part of the route of the B3351.
Ferry Road, Studland
Ferry Road, approaching the village of Studland. This road forms part of the route of the B3351.
Ferry Road, Studland Ferry Road is on the route of the B3351, up to the turning for Knoll Beach where the B3351 ends.  The road beyond, leading to the Sandbanks ferry, is unclassified.
Ferry Road, Studland
Ferry Road is on the route of the B3351, up to the turning for Knoll Beach where the B3351 ends. The road beyond, leading to the Sandbanks ferry, is unclassified.
Knoll Beach, Studland Knoll Beach at Studland, photographed on a particularly dull and gloomy day in August 2021.  The wooden building in the background houses a café and a National Trust shop.  The National Trust are custodians of the beach and much of the Studland peninsula.
Knoll Beach, Studland
Knoll Beach at Studland, photographed on a particularly dull and gloomy day in August 2021. The wooden building in the background houses a café and a National Trust shop. The National Trust are custodians of the beach and much of the Studland peninsula.
Path by Studland beach A path along the back of Studland beach, photographed on a particularly dull and gloomy day in August 2021.  The beach and the surrounding land are owned and managed by the National Trust.
Path by Studland beach
A path along the back of Studland beach, photographed on a particularly dull and gloomy day in August 2021. The beach and the surrounding land are owned and managed by the National Trust.
Sandy path near Studland beach A sandy path passing beach huts overlooking Studland beach, photographed on a dull and murky day in August 2021.  This area is owned and managed by the National Trust.
Sandy path near Studland beach
A sandy path passing beach huts overlooking Studland beach, photographed on a dull and murky day in August 2021. This area is owned and managed by the National Trust.
Fort Henry, Studland, near Swanage Fort Henry is an observation bunker overlooking Poole Bay.  It was built during the Second World War.  Although it is sometimes claimed it was built to assist in defending Britain's coastline against enemy invasion, that is not so.  The bunker was built to observe practice landings in preparation for D-Day.

This image was taken on a dull and murky day in August 2021, with poor visibility.
Fort Henry, Studland, near Swanage
Fort Henry is an observation bunker overlooking Poole Bay. It was built during the Second World War. Although it is sometimes claimed it was built to assist in defending Britain's coastline against enemy invasion, that is not so. The bunker was built to observe practice landings in preparation for D-Day. This image was taken on a dull and murky day in August 2021, with poor visibility.
South West Coast Path at Studland This path in the village of Studland forms part of the South West Coast Path.
South West Coast Path at Studland
This path in the village of Studland forms part of the South West Coast Path.
Bankes Arms, Studland The Bankes Arms pub, in the village of Studland.  The pub is believed to date from the 16th Century.

The South West Coast Path follows the lane past the pub.
Bankes Arms, Studland
The Bankes Arms pub, in the village of Studland. The pub is believed to date from the 16th Century. The South West Coast Path follows the lane past the pub.
Manor Road, Studland Manor Road is a lane in the village of Studland, in Dorset.  It is on the route of the South West Coast Path.

The building to the left of the image is a public toilet.
Manor Road, Studland
Manor Road is a lane in the village of Studland, in Dorset. It is on the route of the South West Coast Path. The building to the left of the image is a public toilet.
South West Coast Path near Studland The South West Coast Path near the village of Studland, in Dorset.  A marker stone stands to the right of the path.
South West Coast Path near Studland
The South West Coast Path near the village of Studland, in Dorset. A marker stone stands to the right of the path.
Path across the Isle of Purbeck Golf course Path across Isle of Purbeck Golf course on Dean Hill
Path across the Isle of Purbeck Golf course
Path across Isle of Purbeck Golf course on Dean Hill
Bridleway goes across the Isle of Purbeck Golf Course Bridleway goes across the Isle of Purbeck Golf Course heading towards Agglestone
Bridleway goes across the Isle of Purbeck Golf Course
Bridleway goes across the Isle of Purbeck Golf Course heading towards Agglestone
Path heading to Studland Path heading to Studland over Black Down with Agglestone just visible over to the left
Path heading to Studland
Path heading to Studland over Black Down with Agglestone just visible over to the left
Ready to Launch Ready to Launch watersports at Knoll Beach
Ready to Launch
Ready to Launch watersports at Knoll Beach
Knoll Beach heading down to Middle Beach Not a sign you see every day! Knoll Beach heading down to Middle Beach
Knoll Beach heading down to Middle Beach
Not a sign you see every day! Knoll Beach heading down to Middle Beach
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Knowl Hill is located at Grid Ref: SZ0383 (Lat: 50.649097, Lng: -1.9582782)

Unitary Authority: Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 50.649097,-1.9582782
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Lat/Long: 50.6487149/-1.9512783
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Lat/Long: 50.6489065/-1.9514192
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Lat/Long: 50.6497781/-1.951838
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Lat/Long: 50.6504954/-1.9526032
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Lat/Long: 50.6520078/-1.9529582
Barrier: swing_gate
Note: Current opening times can be found at https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/place-pages/320/pages/opening-times-calendar
Swing Gate Type: double
Vehicle: yes
Vehicle Conditional: no @ (dusk-dawn)
Lat/Long: 50.6509771/-1.957264
Toilets
Check Date: 2022-04-17
Fee: no
Female: yes
Male: yes
Wheelchair: yes
Lat/Long: 50.6515851/-1.9536151
Cafe
Knoll Beach Cafe (National Trust)
Outdoor Seating: yes
Lat/Long: 50.6518621/-1.9539037
Drinking Water
Access: yes
Bottle: yes
Drinking Water: yes
Fee: no
Operator: National Trust
Lat/Long: 50.6515355/-1.9537566
Knoll House Hotel
Addr City: Studland
Addr Postcode: BH19 3AH
Addr Street: Ferry Road
Email: info@knollhouse.co.uk
Internet Access: wlan
Internet Access Fee: yes
Operator: Kingfisher Resorts
Phone: +44 1929 450450
Smoking: outside
Tourism: hotel
Website: https://www.knollhouse.co.uk/
Lat/Long: 50.6494008/-1.9574491
Bus Stop
Wadmore Lane
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 1200POA10159
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Wadmore Lane
Naptan Indicator: S-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: dordgdmp
Naptan Street: Ferry Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 50.645348/-1.9544697
Bicycle Parking
Bicycle Parking: stands
Capacity: 12
Covered: no
Lat/Long: 50.6518777/-1.9542483
Bus Stop
Knoll House Hotel
Bench: yes
Bin: yes
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 1200POA10149
Naptan Bearing: S
Naptan CommonName: Knoll House Hotel
Naptan Indicator: S-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: dordgdgt
Naptan Street: Ferry Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 50.6493039/-1.956669
Bus Stop
Pipley Bridge
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 1200POA10157
Naptan Bearing: SE
Naptan CommonName: Pipley Bridge
Naptan Indicator: SE-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: dordgatm
Naptan Street: Ferry Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 50.6524467/-1.9590213
Wadmore Farm
Place: farm
Lat/Long: 50.6467006/-1.9602907
Knowl Hill
Ele: 30
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 50.6498187/-1.9590167
Bus Stop
Pipley Bridge
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 1200POA10158
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Pipley Bridge
Naptan Indicator: N-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: dordgatg
Naptan Street: Ferry Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 50.6524043/-1.9590949
Bus Stop
Knoll House Hotel
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 1200POA10150
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Knoll House Hotel
Naptan Indicator: N-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: dordgdgm
Naptan Street: Ferry Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 50.6492743/-1.9567922
Bus Stop
Wadmore Lane
Bench: no
Bin: no
Bus: yes
Lit: no
Naptan AtcoCode: 1200POA10160
Naptan Bearing: N
Naptan CommonName: Wadmore Lane
Naptan Indicator: N-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: dordgdmd
Naptan Street: Ferry Road
Naptan Verified: no
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: no
Tactile Paving: no
Lat/Long: 50.6453412/-1.9546035
Shower
Access: yes
Lat/Long: 50.6515551/-1.9537998
Barrier: lift_gate
Lift Gate Type: single
Vehicle: yes
Lat/Long: 50.6512931/-1.9563294
Barrier: spikes
Note: Always allows vehicles to exit after main gate is locked
Vehicle: yes
Lat/Long: 50.6509445/-1.9572453
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