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The Great Globe at Durlston Country Park

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The Great Globe at Durlston Country Park

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    Location: Swanage, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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    March 3, 2020

    Mountain biking

    This casting size world globe is impressive. The information on it and the existing stone slabs is difficult to read due to weathering.
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    March 31, 2022

    Hiking

    The Great Globe (1887) was made in Greenwich of 15 sections of stone, weighs 40 tons, and was transported to #Swanage by sea.

    It is made of Portland stone, consists …

    May 21, 2021

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    Definitely being in this area it's worth to visit and see this place. Nice views.

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    1. Durlston Castle, Anvil Point & Dancing Ledge loop from Swanage — Isle of Purbeck

    14.3km

    03:56

    220m

    220m

    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Location: Swanage, Purbeck, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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