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South West England

View of Corfe Castle – View of Corfe Castle loop from Ridge

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South West England

View of Corfe Castle – View of Corfe Castle loop from Ridge

Moderate

5.0

(1)

8

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View of Corfe Castle – View of Corfe Castle loop from Ridge

03:53

14.7km

140m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

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After 13.6 km for 508 m

Customers only

After 14.3 km for 377 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

6.42 km

Square Plantation

Forest

2

7.89 km

National Trust Tearoom at Corfe Castle

Highlight • Cafe

The National Trust tearoom sells a variety of drinks, snacks and light meals. It's well placed for a visit to Corfe Castle and supports the local area.

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3

7.97 km

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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4

8.01 km

Corfe Castle Village Cross and Pump

Highlight • Monument

5

8.37 km

Purbeck Way near Corfe Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Purbeck Way is a scenic long-distance walking trail that passes right through the historic village of Corfe Castle, offering dramatic views of the 1,000-year-old royal castle ruins.

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6

8.41 km

Picnic area by the stream near Corfe Castle

Highlight • River

4 benches available to sit and eat. Nice small river

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7

8.54 km

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

High above this village towers the ruins of a castle that was built here by William the Conqueror. During the English Civil War (1642-1651), Corfe Castle remained a royal stronghold …

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8

8.92 km

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Castle

Fantastic castle which is still well preserved and the charm of the time great. Great view

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9

9.49 km

Purbeck Way

Highlight • Trail

11.1 km

Kilwood Coppice Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

B

14.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.75 km

3.78 km

2.01 km

1.22 km

949 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.50 km

4.31 km

1.83 km

1.68 km

1.28 km

127 m

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Tuesday 20 October

12°C

8°C

53 %

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