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a Country Park in the town of Swanage, in the county of Dorset

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About Durlston Country Park

This 100 hectare (270 acre) country park offers fantastic views and scenery, coupled with some of the best bird and animal watching to be found anywhere in Britain. You can find over 400 species of plant, over 250 species of birds, 34 species of butterfly, 10 species of Orthoptera (Grasshoppers/Crickets etc) and other insects. The whole area is an internationally important coastal landscape. There is an award winning 'lookout' cafe which has amazing views across the English Channel and the Isle of Wight and you will also find a fantastic Visitor Centre packed full of displays and information about the area.

Ordnance Survey Grid Reference: SZ031773

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	Swanage (0.8 miles, 1.3 km) The town is wedged between towering downs that result in lofty cliffs at both ends of the bay, from these high vantage points there are spectacular views across the sea... Information \| Pictures (166) \| Hotels \| Holiday Cottages
	Studland (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction N) Beyond the woods, heaths and downs of Dorset lies a fascinating coastline with a hinterland of precious little villages, such a village is Studland which sits close to the wide sweep of picturesque Studland Bay, which belongs to the National Trust... Information \| Pictures (47) \| Hotels \| Holiday Cottages
	Worth Matravers (3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction W) Picturesque Dorset village with a history pre-dating Roman times as evidenced by the medieval lynchets cut into the steep hillsides... Information \| Pictures (20) \| Hotels \| Holiday Cottages
	Corfe Castle (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction NW) Below the castle, the village of Corfe shows picturesque stone houses of the 17th-century... Information \| Pictures (157) \| Hotels \| Holiday Cottages
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	Studland Beach & Nature Reserve (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction N) Miles and miles of glorious sandy beaches, this famous Dorset Beauty Spot also embraces two national nature reserves, being a..... Information \| Pictures (10) \| Hotels
	St. Aldhelm's Head & Chapel (4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction W) One of the oldest churches in England, set on a 300ft cliff top in an area that is designated a Special Area of Conservation..... Information \| Pictures (2) \| Hotels
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	Brownsea Island (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction N) Brownsea Island is the largest island in Poole Harbour, it is around 1 mile long by 3/4 mile broad; it is beautifully wooded with..... Information \| Pictures (28) \| Hotels

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	YHA Swanage Swanage, Dorset, England (0.7 miles, 1.2 km) Overlooking Swanage Bay and the Jurassic Coast, this YHA hostel is 250 metres from Swanage’s Blue Flag sandy beach. It offers affordable accommodation, free parking, a restaurant and laundry facilit... More info and book online.. Price from £13.00
	Louisa Lodge & Purbeck House Hotel Swanage, Dorset, England (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) Nestled in extensive gardens in central Swanage, less than 300 metres from the seafront, this family-run hotel combines traditional country house atmosphere with modern amenities.... More info and book online.. Price from £55.00
	Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge Swanage, Dorset, England (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) Nestled in extensive gardens in Swanage city centre, Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge is a 5-minute walk from the beach. Family-run for 16 years, has free parking, a bar and 2 restaurants.... More info and book online.. Price from £45.00
	Town Hall Lodge B&B Swanage, Dorset, England (0.9 miles, 1.4 km) Set in a cobbled courtyard in Swanage town centre, Town Hall Lodge serves fresh local produce in the breakfast and has underfloor heating in each private bathroom.... More info and book online.. Price from £75.00
	Grand Hotel Swanage Swanage, Dorset, England (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction N) Dating from 1898, this wonderful hotel commands a majestic location, nestled in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, providing a spectacular view across Swanage Bay and Pevril Point.... More info and book online.. Price from £40.00