The Obelisk & Old Harry Rocks loop from Corfe Castle — Dorset

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The Obelisk & Old Harry Rocks loop from Corfe Castle — Dorset

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The Obelisk & Old Harry Rocks loop from Corfe Castle — Dorset

06:09

21.8km

450m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2024

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Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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391 m

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Try and time it so the steam train is going past when you at the top of the hill.

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3.05 km

Cattle on Dorset National Landscape Hills

Highlight • Natural

There is an abundance of cattle on the trail. Be careful not to get to close and keep dogs on a lead.

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5.11 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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7.17 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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11.1 km

View of Old Harry Rocks and Christchurch Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this part of the coast path, you can enjoy phenomenal views of Old Harry Rocks and across Christchurch Bay to Poole Harbour and Bournemouth. Studland Bay curves around to …

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11.4 km

Old Harry Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Studland Bay is dominated by one of the south coast's most famous landmarks - Old Harry. It is part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and is managed by the National Trust.

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14.0 km

View of Swanage from Studland Hill and Ballard Down

Highlight • Natural Monument

Studland Hill and Ballard Down make up a long narrow hill at the easterly edge of the ridgeline that includes Corfe Castle. The area is owned and managed by the …

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