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Eastleigh Group

We are the Eastleigh 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

Starting from the National Trust Car Park just to the north of Corfe Castle the walk will follow the Poole Harbour Trail across the Swanage Railway through Norden Common, New Mills Heath, Hartland Moor, across the Corfe River. Then on through Wytch Farm and Rempstone Heath, passing a series of farms and finally through Studland Heath with fine views across Poole Harbour. On reaching the Sandbanks Ferry at Shell Bay a bus will be taken to Swanage and another on to Corfe. A rich variety of landscapes and some amazing views with the Purbeck Hills on one side and Poole Harbour on the other. Bring drink and food as no facilities en route. 

Monday, 21 August 2023
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
5:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.3km / 8.9mi
Ascent:
74.4m / 244ft
Type:
circular

If you have a member of the National Trust in your car you can park for free at the their visitor centre at the start of the walk. If not then you cannot use the car park as stays are limited to 4 hours for non-members; so go just beyond it (going south) and see if you can park in the road to the right. If not, then use the Norden Car Park (£4) taking the road off to the left at the roundabout just before reaching the NT visitor centre going south. A map will be provided when booking to show how to walk to join the party.

Features

  • Toilets available
  • Accessible by public transport
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 95893 82485
Nearest postcode:
BH20 5DR
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Start time:
10:00 am

National Trust Car Park north of Corfe Castle

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