We are the North Hampshire Downs Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.
Gerald B.
Starting at the NT CP Visitors Centre below the castle, a short walk (0.5mls) takes the walk to the Purbeck Way (where there is a small free CP). Then there is a gradual climb from 30 to 200m elevation onto the Purbeck ridge which we will walk along for @3.5 mls before descending. Another climb and descend follows before we reach Studland and south beach (2.2 mls). After a rest we will walk out to Old Harry Rock and then along the cliffs and into Swanage (4.2mls) where the walk ends.
A bus (Breezer 40 services at 5 mins past the hour) can returns walkers to Corfe (& Wareham).
Please WhatsApp or text the walk leader to confirm a place and where you will be meeting the group. Numbers - min 6 max 16.
Note: this description is subject to amendment following reccie. Please re-read a few days before walk.
Walkers can expect great views of the ruined castle from below and great views of Poole Harbour, Studland heath, Studland & Swanage Bays (subject to visibility). Walking will be mainly through open landscapes.
Walk graded as moderate to strenuous.
Bring a picnic & refreshments. There is a small cafe on Studland Beach, which could be used to supplement a picnic. Expect to reach @1400-1430. Also can purchase refreshments etc. in Swanage. There will be other short stops as required.
Public WCs at Corfe, Studland & Swanage.
For those walkers intending to use SW trains from Basingstoke the suggestion is to meet in the station entrance at 0805h and to catch the 0821 train to Wareham arriving 0954, then bus at 1012 to arrive Corfe 1036. Return could be 1705 bus to Wareham and 1753 train arriving Basingstoke 1911.
If driving suggest use either the NT CP/ visitors centre at Corfe where the walk starts or the small free walkers CP at the start of the Purbeck Way off Sandy Hill Lane which we will past @1050.
This location is only for walkers travelling by SW trains from Basingstoke.
The NT CP & Visitors Centre which is on the left just before entering Corfe village under the castle.
Swanage bus terminal by rail station.
