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View of the Purbeck Way – View of Corfe Castle loop from Ballard Down

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South West England

View of the Purbeck Way – View of Corfe Castle loop from Ballard Down

Moderate

4.8

(14)

136

hikers

View of the Purbeck Way – View of Corfe Castle loop from Ballard Down

03:11

11.4km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

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After 111 m for 31 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

126 m

Free Parking

Highlight • Other

Two of these style bays next to each other, and it's free to park here. cool

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2

1.50 km

View of the Purbeck Way

Highlight • Climb

Just take care here. its very stoney and deeply rutted and steep. This was winter, i had 43mm Panracer GKs which were not really suitable. I had to take it …

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3

1.59 km

View of Swanage Bay from Purbeck Way

Highlight • Climb

Incredible views of Swanage bay

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4

1.89 km

View of Dorset Coast from Hilltop Log

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice log to sit and relax and take in some views

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5

2.01 km

View of Swanage from Rollington Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

From here, you can see for miles to the east, across the sprawling town of Swanage. Purbeck landscape greets you in all other directions and if you follow this trail …

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6

2.82 km

View of Corfe Castle from Brenscombe Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The climb from Rollington farm up onto Brenscombe Hill is a testing one, but the firm, chalky surface makes it easy to stick to a low gear and spin up …

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7

7.31 km

Cattle on Dorset National Landscape Hills

Highlight • Natural

There is an abundance of cattle on the trail. Be careful not to get to close and keep dogs on a lead.

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8

7.70 km

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Lovely, long descent into Corfe

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B

11.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.3 km

815 m

201 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

252 m

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