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We are the Romsey Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

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
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Overview

Start at Corfe Castle Car Park where toilets and refreshments are available. Steep Climb to the top of Knowle Hill, then Kilwood, Blue Pool and Purbeck Way back to Car Park; wonderful views of Poole Harbour and of Corfe Castle.

To join this walk, please register with the contact by the previous day. Any offers of and requests for lifts from The Rapids will need to be negotiated before hand. Please note, lifts cannot be guaranteed

Wednesday, 17 July 2024
Meeting time:
9:15 am
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
167.6m / 550ft
Type:
circular

The Car Park is owned by the National Trust Visitor Centre, 5 miles South from Wareham and 6 miles north from the Sandbanks Ferry

 

 

 

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SU 35957 20953
Nearest postcode:
SO51 8AF
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Meeting time:
9:15 am

Romsey Rapids Car Park, north east corner

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 95918 82479
Nearest postcode:
BH20 5DR
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Start time:
10:30 am

National Trust Visitor Centre & CP (BH20 5DR; OL 15: SY 959824)

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