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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 challenge walk and run, plus an option to either walk 16 miles or 12 miles.

25 miles - Walk or run the 25 mile route, starting at Swanage Pier, taking in the South West Coast path, St Aldhelms Head, Kingston, Kimmeridge, Steeple and Corfe, returning to Swanage to finish at All Saints Church Hall.  Start: walkers 08.30, runners 09.30.

16 miles - walk only, as above to Kingston, then directly to Corfe, returning to All Saints Church Hall, Swanage.  Start: 08.30

12 miles - walk only, as above, but leaving the South West Coast path at Worth Matravers, and returning to All Saints Church Hall, Swanage via the Priests Way. Start: 09.10

Registered assistance dogs only.  

Minimum age 15 years, signed parental consent required for under 18's.  

Entry: £7, or £10 on the day (includes some refreshments at checkpoints and at finish, certificate to all finishers, and transport to finish point for retirements.  Advance entries close June 10th 2025.

The application form can be found at: purbeckplod@uwclub.net, or by contacting Andy White on 01202 840335

Meeting point

Grid reference:
SZ 03430 78627
Nearest postcode:
BH19 2FA
what3words:
spirit.gains.unfounded

Registration takes place at Swanage Pier from 7.30am to 9.30am

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