Fine beaches stretch continuously for 3 miles from South Haven Point to the chalk cliffs of Handfast Point and Old Harry Rocks, and include Shell Bay and a designated naturist area. The heathland behind the beach is a National Nature Reserve, a haven for many rare birds and other forms of wildlife. There are several footpaths, two nature trails and bird hides at Little Sea. Studland Beach is just one highlight of the 3200ha (8000-acre) Purbeck Estate cared for by the National Trust. What’s new in 2004: Bird hide at Brands Bay, Poole Harbour. Walks leaflets: Purbeck Estate and South Purbeck Coast