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South Dorset Group

We are the South Dorset 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

Overview

The walk forms a figure of eight to include testing out a new set of steps from Houns tout, then back inland with stunning views of Corfe Castle. The path then takes us through farmland which will be muddy and wet in parts and ascends to the ridge above Corfe with views of Poole harbour and finally across the Common back to Kingston. There will be a stop for coffee and lunch. The climb to the ridge is significant but the path goes diagonally up the slope so it is not too severe.  Picnic, no dogs.

Wednesday, 19 February 2025
Start time:
10:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
16.9km / 10.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 95333 79466
Nearest postcode:
BH20 5LL
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Start time:
10:00 am

The walk starts from the large carpark just beyond the village of Kingston.

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