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East Dorset Group

We are the East Dorset Ramblers. We offer friendship and company on walks of from 5 to 15 miles from the Purbecks to the New Forest and beyond.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

A 25 mile circular walk or run from Swanage Pier via the South West Coast Path, Kimmeridge, Ridgeway Hill, Corfe Castle, Nine Barrow Down and Ballard Down, 08.30 walkers start, 09.30 runners start.

A shorter 16 mile route is available for walkers only via the Coast Path, Corfe Castle and Ulwell, 08.30 start. 

and

an even shorter 12 mile route for walkers only via the Coast Path and the Priests Way - 09.35 start.

If entering on the day, please arrive at least 20 minutes before the start time.

Entries and information - please contact the event organiser by email:  purbeckplod@uwclub.net

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SZ 03567 78707
Nearest postcode:
BH19 2AR
what3words:
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Start point at Swanage Pier. Parking in public car parks

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking