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Corfe Common Walk

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Corfe Common Walk

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Corfe Common Walk

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3.70km

30m

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This moderate walk explores Corfe Common, a sandstone ridge south of the picturesque village of Corfe Castle. Look out for signs of the human activity that shaped this interesting archaeological landscape over thousands of years, and spot the wide range of wildlife that inhabits the common.

by National Trust Purbeck

Last updated: August 12, 2024

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56 m

St Edward the Martyr Church, Corfe Castle

Highlight • Religious Site

This church is named after Edward the Martyr, who was King of the English and was murdered on 18th March 978 by order of his stepmother, Queen Alfthryth. Edward was slain at the nearby Corfe Castle, the ruins of which are just a short walk from here. The church dates back to the 12th century, though it underwent major restoration in the mid 19th century.

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Copper Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

This bridge was once on the main road to Church Knowle from Corfe Castle. Built in the 1800s, today Copper Bridge is a pretty sight not far from Corfe Common. To the side of the bridge is a ford, constructed to allow animals to cross the Corfe River.

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Corfe Common

Highlight • Historical Site

A delightful, broad sandstone ridge, Corfe Common provides lovely views across the village of Corfe Castle and its namesake ruin. It's a historic patch of land; in the 18th century smugglers used to carry contraband bound for London across the Common. Keep your eyes peeled for a series of grassy humps. These are 4,000-year-old burial mounds.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.44 km

907 m

747 m

322 m

276 m

Surfaces

1.29 km

1.20 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

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May 28, 2024

This moderate walk explores Corfe Common, a sandstone ridge south of the picturesque village of Corfe Castle. Look out for signs of the human activity that shaped this interesting archaeological landscape over thousands of years, and spot the wide range of wildlife that inhabits the common.

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