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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Corfe Castle

Purbeck Ridgeway

Routes
Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Dorset
Purbeck
Corfe Castle

Purbeck Ridgeway

Moderate

4.8

(13)

186

hikers

Purbeck Ridgeway

04:15

15.1km

290m

Hiking

Visit Corfe Castle and walk the Purbeck Ridge towards Old Harry Rocks. Enjoy vistas over Poole Harbour, Swanage and over the bay towards the Isle of Wight. Listen out for the whistle of the steam train and picnic amongst the tumuli on Nine Barrow Down. Walk along the beach at…

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Last updated: August 12, 2024

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After 14.1 km for 115 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

778 m

Corfe Castle Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

Named after the dramatic castle ruins that sit on the high above the village, Corfe Castle is a delight to explore. Built strategically at a gap in the Purbeck Ridge, …

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2

6.19 km

View of Swanage from Rollington Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here, you can see for miles to the east, across the sprawling town of Swanage. Purbeck landscape greets you in all other directions and if you follow this trail …

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3

8.26 km

Ballard Down Obelisk

Highlight • Monument

The Obelisk on Ballard Down was erected here by a local businessman in 1892 to celebrate the provision of a new supply of drinking water in Swanage nearly ten years …

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4

11.9 km

View of Swanage Bay from Ballard Down

Highlight • Trail

Great views of Swanage from the top of the cliff looking southwest. Can get windy but it's also a good rest spot, especially after the climb from the beach.

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15.1 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.87 km

3.86 km

3.39 km

2.40 km

794 m

438 m

281 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.73 km

2.25 km

1.27 km

1.01 km

468 m

344 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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May 28, 2024

Visit Corfe Castle and walk the Purbeck Ridge towards Old Harry Rocks. Enjoy vistas over Poole Harbour, Swanage and over the bay towards the Isle of Wight. Listen out for the whistle of the steam train and picnic amongst the tumuli on Nine Barrow Down. Walk along the beach at Swanage and return to Corfe

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Trail Reviews

Patrick
July 29, 2023, Corfe castle to Swanage

One of the best walks ive ever experienced. There is some challenging inclines but mostly moderate walking.

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