4.6km
Total Distance
86m
Elevation Gain

Trail description

A fine circular walk around the ruined Corfe Castle standing dramatically in a gap in the Purbeck Hills. The path climbs the chalk ridge for superb views over the castle, Poole Harbour and the Isle of Purbeck. A classic and historic Dorset walk.

Route Map

Along the trail

  1. 1
    Viewpoint · 1.1km
  2. 2
    Shelter · 4.4km
Bus stop
Corfe Castle, Village Centre · 227m from the start
Parking
61m from the start
Surface
natural ground 60%, paved 31%
Marked route
The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe Castle, Purbeck Way

Difficulty

3/5 · Moderate