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South West England

View of Corfe Castle – View of Corfe Castle loop from Church Knowle

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South West England

View of Corfe Castle – View of Corfe Castle loop from Church Knowle

Moderate

4.6

(8)

31

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View of Corfe Castle – View of Corfe Castle loop from Church Knowle

02:28

8.85km

170m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 26, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

1

1.79 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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2

3.88 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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3

4.01 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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4

4.05 km

Purbeck Way near Corfe Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Purbeck Way is a scenic long-distance walking trail that passes right through the historic village of Corfe Castle, offering dramatic views of the 1,000-year-old royal castle ruins.

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5

4.45 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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6.71 km

Kilwood Coppice Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

7

7.71 km

Tyneham–Kimmeridge Loop

Highlight • Trail

B

8.85 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.91 km

1.51 km

1.22 km

217 m

Surfaces

4.22 km

2.26 km

2.16 km

150 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

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