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Corfe Castle & Ridgeway Hill: guided walk in Dorset
From the ruins of Corfe Castle, climb onto the Purbeck ridge for views over Poole Harbour and Swanage, pass East Creech and return along the Purbeck Way, with lunch in Corfe village.
- Distance7 miles (11.25 km)
- TimeFull day with lunch
- DifficultyModerate
- TypeFull Day with Pub Lunch
- StartNational Trust car park, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EZ
- PriceFrom £300 (private guided walk), £50 pp (small group)
The terrain
- A steep climb onto the ridge, then easy ridge walking on grass.
- Heath and farmland paths below the ridge.
- Village streets and lanes in Corfe.
What you'll see
- Corfe Castle. The dramatic ruins of a royal castle.
- Poole Harbour. One of the largest natural harbours in the world.
- Purbeck heath. Gorse and heather, alive with birdsong.
- Corfe village. Grey stone cottages and pubs for lunch.
From walkers who've been with us
“A wonderfully organised walk combining beautiful scenery, expert guiding and great company, all while raising money for a fantastic cause. I'm definitely coming again.”
Walk it with a local guide
Every WildBoots walk is led by a qualified Mountain Leader with outdoor first aid training. Book it as a private guided walk for your own group, or join one of our small group walks. Dogs are welcome on most walks.