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Guided Walk - The Purbeck Ridgeway and East Corfe Common

Join our friendly guide on a guided walk exploring the cultural history of the landscape surrounding the village of Corfe Castle.

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Climb up to the ridge of the Purbeck Hills east of Corfe Castle with our friendly guide and enjoy outstanding views of the castle and the Isle of Purbeck. Explore and learn about the cultural history of the landscape surrounding the village of Corfe Castle.

This is a circular walk returning to the village through East Corfe Common. This walk will be around 3.5 miles in length taking approximately 2.5 hours.

Please note there will be some moderately steep slopes and it may be muddy underfoot.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All £5.00

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Meeting point

Please meet at National Trust Corfe Castle Ticket Office in the village square (BH20 5EZ)

What to bring and wear

Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather conditions. It may be muddy underfoot. A bottle of water is also advisable

Accessibility

Please note there will be some moderately steep slopes and it may be muddy underfoot

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