Natural landmarks · South West England
Shep's Hollow
In or near Studland.
Shep's Hollow — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Gary Rogers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Shep's Hollow 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: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Purbeck Ridge (East) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shep's Hollow is a location in South-East England. It is known for its natural landscape and local wildlife, offering a tranquil setting for outdoor activities. The area is typically characterised by its scenic beauty and accessibility.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6233, -1.9525
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Swanage
- Postcode
- BH19 1QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Swanage — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/2298352570 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shep's Hollow?
- Shep's Hollow is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH19 1QY), in the parish of Swanage.
- What is Shep's Hollow?
- Shep's Hollow — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shep's Hollow?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH19 1QY.
- Is Shep's Hollow a protected site?
- Yes — Shep's Hollow is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Purbeck Ridge (East) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Shep's Hollow free to visit?
- Yes, Shep's Hollow is free to enter.
- How do I get to Shep's Hollow?
- The nearest railway station is Swanage, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH19 1QY.