The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe Castle
Ballard Down, Dorset, United Kingdom
Out-and-back trail in Ballard Down, Dorset, United Kingdom. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11.3 mi (18.1 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 1,378 ft (420 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 20 min
- High point
- 643 ft (196 m)
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from start
- Historic site: King Alfred Memorial 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from start
- Visitor center: Swanage Information Centre 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from start
- Toilets: Shore Road Public Conveniences 0.6 mi (1 km) from start
- Historic site: Swanage War Memorial 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Attraction: Punch and Judy 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from start
- Shelter 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from start
- Shelter 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from start
- Shelter 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Shep's Hollow 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from start
- Peak: Studland Hill 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from start
- Peak: Ballard Down 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from start
- Historic site: Swanage Water Act Obelisk 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from start
- Peak: Godlingston Hill 10.2 mi (16.4 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe Castle
How long is The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe Castle?
The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe Castle is 11.3 mi (18.1 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 20 min. It climbs 1,378 ft (420 m) in total, up to a high point of 643 ft (196 m).
How hard is The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe Castle?
GoTrails rates it Hard, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe Castle?
Parking at the start, Fee. Closest lot to the start: Swanage Central Car Park. 4 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe Castle?
Drinking water on the way at 0.5 mi (0.8 km), 0.6 mi (1 km), 0.6 mi (1 km), 0.6 mi (1 km). Toilets: Trailhead, 0.6 mi (1 km), 1.3 mi (2 km).
Is The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe Castle shaded?
Mostly exposed (11% under trees).
Can you bring a dog on The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe Castle?
Yes, dogs are allowed, according to OpenStreetMap.
What can you do on The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe Castle?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe Castle?
The Corner, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: Co-op Food, 0 mi (0 km).
Is this a good week for The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe Castle?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near The Purbeck Ridgeway - Corfe Castle to the coast, Corfe Castle
- Swanage LCN Dorset · Easy · 2.1 mi (3.4 km)
- Priest's Way National Trust - Purbeck · Moderate · 5.9 mi (9.5 km)
- Priest's Way National Trust - Purbeck · Easy · 5.6 mi (9.1 km)
- South West Coast Path (alternative route) Dorset · Easy · 1.1 mi (1.8 km)
- Old Harry Rocks Walk, Purbeck Estate Dorset · Moderate · 3.9 mi (6.2 km)
- Godlingston Heath walk, Purbeck Estate Dorset · Easy · 2.3 mi (3.7 km)
- Purbeck Way Ballard Down · Easy · 1.2 mi (1.9 km)
- Purbeck Way Dorset · Expert · 23.1 mi (37.1 km)
GoTrails · Route data: © OpenStreetMap