Ferries to Brownsea
- Passenger foot ferries depart daily from Poole Quay.
- You can now purchase a single ticket which combines the ferry fare and island admission.
- The ferry service to the island will be operating to a timetable that may differ at certain times of the year.
Why is sandbanks ferry to Brownsea Island closed?
Having welcomed 1 million visitors since 1997, the jetty’s now reaching the natural end of its operational life due to exposure to the elements and the saltwater environment.
How do you get from London to Brownsea Island?
The best way to get from London to Brownsea Island is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £50 – £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 – £16 and takes 3h 3m.
Can you kayak to Brownsea Island?
It’s free to land on the south side of brownsea Island and it’s the less visited part of the island too, so for a cheaper day out take a kayak to the island from the amenity carpark on the north side of the harbour where it’s also free to park, but be warned its a good long trip.
How do I get to Brownsea Island? – Related Questions
Can you paddle board to Brownsea Island?
For those looking to go exploring, heading out from Sandbanks harbour-side on a tour around Brownsea Island is a great trip. Aim straight for the island, paddling out of the shallow waters. You have to cross the shipping channel to reach the island, marked by the large green and red channel markers.
Can you land a boat on Brownsea Island?
Brownsea Island has no pontoons or moorings for private boats. although you can anchor to the South West of the Island, north of Furzey Island and get ashore from there. Shipstal Point is a beautiful anchorage just over a mile west of Brownsea Island and is a great place for bird watching.
Can you kayak in Poole Harbour?
The wide-open spaces and stunning views of the harbour make Poole the perfect place for canoe and kayaking enthusiasts. Poole Harbour and the surrounding areas, particularly Hamworthy, is home to many canoeing and rowing clubs that have been around for many years.
Where can I launch my kayak in Poole?
- Rockley Beach.
- Lake Pier.
- Hamworthy Park.
- Baiter Park.
- Whitecliff Park.
- Salterns Marina.
- Shore Road.
- Sandbanks.
Can I land on Brownsea Island?
You can pay for landing at one of the donation boxes on the island or at visitor reception on Brownsea Quay. Paddling on you will see the tents of the Brownsea Island Outdoor Centre. This was the birthplace of the scouting movement in 1907 when 20 boys camped on the island.
Can you land on Furzey Island?
Brownsea open, Furzey closed
Brownsea, you can land, but flash your National Rust card or be preapred to stump up the admission fee.
Can you walk around Brownsea Island?
Brownsea Island walks
There are three main way marked routes across the island. Which one will you follow? Our view points and woodlands walk (Orange route – 1 hour) offers stunning cliff top views across the Purbecks and can be the perfect spot for a warming spring time picnic.
Can you take bikes to Brownsea Island?
Please note that it’s not possible to bring bikes to the island. Cycle racks are available at Poole Quay.
What are the five islands in Poole Harbour?
These islands include:
- Brownsea Island is near the sea entrance at Sandbanks.
- Furzey Island is south of Brownsea Island.
- Green Island is directly south of Furzey island.
- Long Island is near the Arne Peninsula.
- Round Island.
- Gigger’s Island is in the west of the Harbour near the River Piddle outlet.
Can you swim at Brownsea Island?
With appropriate support and knowledge of tidal flows, especially with Poole Harbour’s unique tides, it is also possible to swim around the island as a private group.
Is Poole Quay the same as Poole Harbour?
Poole Quay lies at the northern edge of Poole Harbour. In the middle of Poole Harbour you can find Brownsea Island, to the east is the Sandbanks Peninsula. The Sandbanks Ferry takes you across the entrance to the harbour to the Studland Peninsula.
Is Poole the biggest harbour in the world?
Poole Harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world. Much of the harbour is incredibly shallow meaning that ferries have to negotiate specially dredged channels.
Which is the deepest harbour in the UK?
Falmouth is famous for its harbour. Together with the Carrick Roads, it is the third deepest natural harbour in the world, and is the deepest in Western Europe.
What’s the deepest harbour in the world?
Sydney Harbour – Australia
This is thought by many to be the deepest and largest natural harbour in the world being over 11 miles long (17.7 km) and covering an area of 21 square miles (54 sq. km). The harbour contains several islands and is home to over 580 species of fish.