Natural landmarks · South West England
Agglestone Rock
In or near Studland.
Agglestone Rock — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Mike Faherty — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Herston Halt · 3.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Agglestone Rock is a other located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Studland & Godlingston Heaths SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: PURBECK HEATHS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
- Ramsar wetland: Dorset Heathlands
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Agglestone Rock is a notable geological feature located in South-East England. This large granite outcrop is often associated with local folklore and is a prominent landmark within the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6451, -1.9680
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Studland
- Postcode
- BH19 3BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Herston Halt — 3.7 km
Sources
- osm: way/825211141 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Agglestone Rock?
- Agglestone Rock is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 3BZ), in the parish of Studland.
- What is Agglestone Rock?
- Agglestone Rock — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Agglestone Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 3BZ.
- Is Agglestone Rock a protected site?
- Yes — Agglestone Rock is part of the Studland & Godlingston Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the PURBECK HEATHS National Nature Reserve.
- Is Agglestone Rock free to visit?
- Yes, Agglestone Rock is free to enter.
- How do I get to Agglestone Rock?
- The nearest railway station is Herston Halt, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 3BZ.