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South West England

View of Corfe Castle – View of Corfe Castle loop from Wareham

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

View of Corfe Castle – View of Corfe Castle loop from Wareham

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1

hikers

View of Corfe Castle – View of Corfe Castle loop from Wareham

05:59

22.4km

250m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.28 km

Wareham Bridge and the River Frome

Highlight • Bridge

Good coffee and cake stop.

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2

1.33 km

Wareham Riverside Path and The Old Granary

Highlight • Settlement

After rain showers, the right footpath is easier to walk from the city center.

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3

8.11 km

Mary Baxter Memorial, Knowle Hill

Highlight • Natural Monument

Mary Baxter was a stalwart of the East Dorset Group, which later became the Rambler's Association. You can see this memorial stone atop Knowle Hill.

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4

10.5 km

View of Corfe Castle from West Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely landscape where the castle is on its own hill in-between two other hills.

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5

10.8 km

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

High above this village towers the ruins of a castle that was built here by William the Conqueror. During the English Civil War (1642-1651), Corfe Castle remained a royal stronghold …

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6

10.9 km

Purbeck Way near Corfe Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

11.0 km

Picnic area by the stream near Corfe Castle

Highlight • River

4 benches available to sit and eat. Nice small river

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8

11.4 km

View of Corfe Castle

Highlight • Castle

Fantastic castle which is still well preserved and the charm of the time great. Great view

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16.8 km

Slepe Copse

Forest

B

22.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

6.02 km

2.37 km

995 m

666 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

4.16 km

2.73 km

1.97 km

458 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

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Thursday 3 September

21°C

13°C

49 %

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