Activities at Corfe Castle

Walkers in the Purbeck Hills near Corfe Castle
Activity feature
Walking

The Purbeck Hills

Corfe Castle, Dorset

The views from the Purbeck Hills in Dorset represented the best of the English countryside for novelist E. M. Forster.

A view towards Corfe Castle from the Purbeck Ridgeway
Walking trail

The Purbeck Ridgeway walk: Corfe Castle to the coast

Corfe Castle, Dorset

This walk along the roof of Purbeck takes in Corfe Castle and Old Harry with the option to return by steam train on the Swanage Railway (when operating).

  • Moderate
  • 5 hours 30 mins
  • 8.7 miles (14.0km)
A family walking on Corfe Common with the castle in the background
Walking trail

Corfe Common history walk

Corfe Castle, Dorset

A gentle circular walk exploring the historic landscape around Corfe Castle. Please be aware that to visit the castle, you'll need to book your visit.

  • Easy
  • 30 mins
  • 1.5 miles (2.4km)
A view of Hartland Moor, near Corfe Castle
Walking trail

The Hartland Way

Corfe Castle, Dorset

Enjoy views of Corfe Castle on this short walk from the National Trust following part of the historic Middlebere Tramway in Purbeck, Dorset

  • Easy
  • 2 hours
  • 3.5 miles (5.6km)