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Studland Bay
Drop anchor in Studland Bay and you've got one of Dorset's most scenic spots right on your doorstep — a sweeping sandy bay backed by heathland and National Trust countryside. It sits on the South West Coast Path, so you can row ashore and explore on foot, with Shell Bay's sandy beach great for a swim or a wander. The Sandbanks chain ferry nearby links you to Poole and Bournemouth if you fancy heading further afield.
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Marinas and anchorages near Studland Bay · times are dock to dock
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How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
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- Busiest on Saturdays
- Fullest around 14:00, emptiest around 10:00
- Half the boats arrive by 13:00
- 38% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~4h · max recorded 6 boats
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22 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
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