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Corfe Castle

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Dorset National Landscape

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Location: Corfe Castle, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

Tips

February 24, 2021

Hiking

This fantastic ruin dates back to the 11th century and was built by William the Conqueror. It occupies a gap in the chalk hills and dominates the landscape. It underwent a tumultuous history and was eventually slighted in the mid-17th century. Now it's owned by the National Trust and open to the public.

Edvard

May 7, 2018

Hiking

Bringing Corfe Castle back to life: Digital reconstruction restores the iconic Dorset ruin to its former glory 400 years after it was destroyed during the English Civil War.

dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3539618/Bringing-Corfe-Castle-life-Digital-reconstruction-restores-monument-former-glory-400-years-destroyed-English-Civil-War.html

emmie c

July 16, 2018

Road cycling

Arguably the UK's most beautiful medieval castle ruins, Corfe Castle's history goes back over a millennia and it has long benefitted from its dominant position on the steep-sided chalk hill. In 1646 it was destroyed by Cromwell’s troops during the English Civil War and has stayed in ruins ever since.

For cyclists, this short section gives an almost 360-degree panorama of the castle ruins, before rejoining a main road. After a lefthand turn opposite the visitors centre and car park you'll soon disappear back onto quiet lanes.

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Purbeck Ridgeway and Corfe Castle Loop

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05:59

400m

Embark on the Purbeck Ridgeway and Corfe Castle Loop, a difficult 13.3-mile (21.3 km) hike that promises nearly six hours of exploration. You will gain 1305 feet (398 metres) as…

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