Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 11, 2025

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Dorset National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.10 km

Corfe Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

The trail south-west of Corfe Castle offers great running and awesome views. If you climb up the hill a bit, the views are even better.

Corfe Castle is one of …

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1.56 km

St Edward the Martyr's Church

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Named after the murder of St. Edward the Martyr in 978, this church was built in the 12th century. During the Civil War (1642-1646), the masonry was used for target …

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13.3 km

Winspit Quarry

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Winspit quarry
Winspit is a disused quarry on the cliffs near Worth Matravers in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, England that is no longer in use. To the west and …

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15.5 km

View of Dancing Ledge and the Jurassic Coast

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The sea is ever changing the cliffs of south Purbeck, and they provide an ideal vantage point from which to gaze out. To the west is the Isle of Portland …

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16.2 km

Limestone Cliffs of South Purbeck

Highlight • Natural Monument

The prized stone beneath your feet defines the landscape of south Purbeck in every way. Dry stone walls crisscross limestone grasslands dotted with historic quarries.

nationaltrust.org.uk/purbeck-countryside/trails/south-purbeck-cliffs-walk

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21.7 km

Swanage Seafront

Highlight • Beach

24.4 km

View of Studland Bay and the Isle of Wight from the Purbeck Way

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Grassy bridleway with sea and cliff views on both sides. Part of the Jurassic Coast trail and a truly stunning place to run from the top of Studland Hill to …

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26.5 km

Old Harry Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

Old Harry rocks are three sea stacks that mark the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast.
They are stunning and the trails around here are great, but it does get …

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27.9 km

The Warren Wood

Forest

41.7 km

Square Plantation

Forest

42.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

11.0 km

8.47 km

4.74 km

2.67 km

678 m

416 m

Surfaces

18.3 km

8.37 km

7.96 km

3.70 km

3.64 km

629 m

Elevation

Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Corfe Castle

St Edward the Martyr's Church

Winspit Quarry

View of Dancing Ledge and the Jurassic Coast

Limestone Cliffs of South Purbeck

Swanage Seafront

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