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South Wiltshire Group

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

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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

Probably the finest ridge walk in the Purbeck area, this walk starts at Norden near Corfe Castle, ascends the ridge at Corfe and follows the Purbeck Way towards the coast. It then joins the South West Coast Path to descend to Swanage. Return to Corfe or Norden by steam train on the heritage Swanage Railway. Panoramic views across Purbeck, Swanage and Poole harbour. Good walking but mainly on exposed ridge. Two steep ascents, a steep descent to Swange and 2 stiles. Refreshment options at Swanage or Corfe Castle on return. Total ascent 1240 ft. See     https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk/calendar for train and fare details. (Current ticket price £12) 

Anyone wishing to bring an assistance dog is advised to contact walk leader before day of walk to check suitability of stiles and also to check additional ticket prices for dogs on railway. 

Everyone is welcome. If you would like to join this walk, please notify the walk leader (Phil H 07831379129) or email swrsundaywalks@gmail.com.

If you would like to car share, please let the walk leader know when you book and we will hopefully be able to facilitate this.

There will be two stops during the day for coffee and lunch (please bring a picnic)

 

Sunday, 11 August 2024
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
14.5km / 9.0mi
Ascent:
378m / 1240ft
Type:
circular

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 95742 82887
Nearest postcode:
BH20 5DW
what3words:
euphoric.cobble.lofts
Start time:
9:30 am

Norde Station Park & Ride car park (All day parking charge £4.00) What3words: euphoric.cobble.lofts.

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