Walks Programme
Thank you to all the walk leaders who have submitted walks for this Winter Programme. Without you this programme would not be possible, so please keep sending them to me, and if you have walks that you would like to include in the next programme (Spring 2026 – March to June), then you can send them to me any time. I would especially like some walks from new walk leaders so, if you haven’t led a walk before, please give it a try.
Please note that we do not include Car Share times from Swanage (Northbrook Road lay-by opposite Days Park) except for walks where the walk leader will cover it.
Please remember that some walks can be wet and muddy, so come in suitable clothing. If you are coming in someone else’s car, then please bring a change of shoes and a bag to put your muddy boots into.
I hope to see you all on the walks this Winter.
Brian Arnold – Walks Programme
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GRID REFs and POSTCODEs: Show the starting points of walks. CAR SHARE: We only include a car share time where the walk leader will be at the lay-by in Northbrook Road opposite Day’s Park (SZ 026 799 / BH19 1QW). We suggest passengers make a contribution towards petrol costs, in proportion to the distance travelled. Please bring a change of shoes or covers for your shoes to avoid getting other people’s cars dirty. Note that there is no guarantee of lifts being available. CAR SHARE TIME: Indicates the time when cars will leave the Northbrook Road lay-by. BUS TIMES: Are departure times. Unless otherwise stated, all bus information is for “More” buses from Swanage Bus & Rail Station. Confirm times when latest bus timetable is printed. Concessionary bus passes are not valid for use on services before 09:30 Mon-Fri [N.B. valid all day on Saturdays]. MEMBERS TRAVELLING BY BUS from the Wareham direction for walks starting from Corfe Castle should contact the walk leader beforehand to let the leader know they could be late arriving for the start. WALKS DETAILS & POOR WEATHER: Walk leaders should be contacted if further information is needed about their walks. In inclement weather, please check your e-mail for late cancellation, even on the morning of the walk. For those members not on e-mail, please call the walk leader if unsure whether the walk will take place. Walk leaders have the right to decide whether to start a walk or not and to abandon or alter walks if they believe it is warranted by the conditions.
November Walks
View, print or download a PDF copy of the November 2025 walks. This PDF contains walks information as originally published. Any changes to walks or cancellations will be emailed to members or shown in the list below.
Saturday 1st – TALL TREES TRAIL & BLACKWATER ARBORETUM CIRCULAR
Start Time: 10:45
Distance: 7 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SU 267 047 / SO42 7QB
Leader: Sean McLean – 07305 999082
Notes: ALL DAY WALK. Bring a picnic lunch. Please car share if possible.
Meet and park at the Tall Trees car park. The car park entrance is off the Rhinefield Ornamental Drive. The postcode is for Blackwater Arboretum, which is 100m up the track opposite the entrance to the car park. The terrain is mainly woodland, and is flat with no stiles. The route circles Obor Heath, passing Rhinefield House (hotel), through the Blackwater Arboretum and then follows the Tall Tree Trail, which returns to the car park. (Note: There is an option to do just the tall trees and the arboretum. It would be a walk of just over 2 miles that could be combined with a stroll around Burley and a visit to the trinket shops.) The car park has toilets and a pretty decent refreshments mobile cabin. Please note Sat Nav will more than likely take you to Rhinefield House which is 400m south of the car park.
Wednesday 5th – BERE REGIS & TURNERS PUDDLE CIRCULAR
Start Time: 10:00
Distance: 5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 846 948 / BH20 7HA
Leader: Rob Lobley – 07766 630453
Meet at Turberville Road car park next to Manor Farm Road in Bere Regis. Alternative parking in Elder Road if car park is full. Circular walk including Shitterton, Piddle Wood, Jubilee Trail and Turners Puddle. Fairly easy walking with woodland and rolling countryside. Some mud to be expected.
Saturday 8th – CIRCULAR WALK FROM CATTISTOCK
Start Time: 10:15
Distance: 7 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 591 995 / DT2 0JG
Leader: Mike Cleaver – 07778 505168; Penny Cleaver – 07870 437967
Notes: ALL DAY WALK. Bring a picnic lunch or eat in Fox & Hounds pub afterwards
Meet and start by the church of St Peter & St Paul. Ample parking in the lane to the right of the church, as you stand facing it. A circular walk taking in the castle hill fort, alongside the river Frome, some minor lanes, woodland areas and open country fields. Passing through the hamlets of Sandhills, West Holway and Chalmington. Wet and boggy in areas. Numerous stiles, several in quite a poor state. Livestock in several fields – horses, sheep and possibly cattle.
Wednesday 12th – CUL-PEPPERS DISH FIGURE OF EIGHT
Start Time: 10:00
Distance: 6 or 11.5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 814 924 / DT2 7HZ
Leader: Sean McLean – 07305 999082
Notes: ALL DAY WALK. Bring a picnic lunch
Meet and park at Cul-peppers Dish car park. Walkers can elect to complete the first 6 miles or continue for the full 11.5 miles. Part 1 is woodland and open heathland, passing the Army viewing car park (might see some armoured vehicles) and Lawrence of Arabia Cottage (closed) and back to the car park. Two stiles and a few gentle inclines. Part 2 is 5.5 miles with seven stiles and another couple of inclines, taking in Turners Puddle and Briantspuddle including Kite Hill. Lunch will be at the car park on completion of Part 1 so all can enjoy lunch together. Note postcode is approx 400m east of car park on road up from Clouds Hill.
Saturday 15th – BALLARD DOWN / OLD HARRY CIRCULAR
Start Time: 10:15
Distance: 5.3 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SZ 029 802 / BH19 1NE
Leader: Jane Hamilton – 07935 074555
Bus: 10:05 (No. 50)
Meet at Ballard Stores (now closed). Fairly steep ascent to Ballard Down via path from Hill Road onto Ballard Point, Handfast Point then into Studland. Returning via Glebeland Estate (another fairly steep ascent) and over top of Ballard Down descending to the start. No stiles. Fantastic, far reaching views.
Wednesday 19th – WORTH MATRAVERS AND SEACOMBE via BONVILS
Start Time: 10:00
Distance: 4 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 974 776 / BH19 3LE
Leader: Rob Lobley – 07766 630453
Meet at Worth Matravers car park. Head in direction of St Aldhelm’s, then new National Trust path past Bonvils to coast. East along coastal path, then head inland just before Seacombe to return to Worth. There are steps down on the NT footpath and steps down/up at Winspit. Optional drink in Square and Compass after walk.
Saturday 22nd – ANOTHER SWANAGE CIRCULAR!
N.B.: THIS WALK IS CANCELLED
Start Time: 10:15
Distance: 5.5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SZ 029 789 / BH19 1HB
Leader: Barbara Pietrusiewicz – 07740 777800
Bus: 08:35 from Poole; 09:15 from Wareham (No.40). 09:05 from Bournemouth Square (No. 50)
Notes: Please let walk leader know if you are arriving by bus from Bournemouth.
A scenic circular walk starting from Swanage train/bus station. Meet on the grass opposite the bus/train station. Walking via Godlingston Manor, Knitson Farm and Priests Way. About six stiles and one gradual ascents/descents. Expect some mud.
Wednesday 26th – NINE BARROW DOWN / GODLINGSTON HEATH CIRCULAR
Start Time: 10:30
Distance: 6.5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SZ 021 809 / BH19 3DG
Leaders: Les and Jane Hamilton – 07476 845323 / 07935 074555
Bus: 10:05 (No. 50)
Meet at first Ulwell lay-by opposite The Village Inn. Circular walk up Nine Barrow Down to descend Brenscombe Hill, crossing B3351 to Rempstone Farm (400m of road walking – light occasional traffic). Then track through Kingswood & Godlingston Heaths passing Purbeck Golf Course. Descend and then return on Ulwell Road to starting point. (3 stiles, nice open views).
Saturday 29th – CORFE TO SCOTLAND, NORDEN AND CREECH
N.B. The walk leader has changed the route of this walk from that published in the original walks programme
Start Time: 10:00
Distance: about 5.5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 959 824 / BH20 5DR
Leader: Karen Pratley – 01929 792497 / 07773 523060
Bus: 09:00 (No. 40)
Meet and start at the Corfe Castle National Trust visitor car park (free for NT members). This walk involves crossing the A351 Corfe to Wareham road at some point. Two fields are boggy and there is quite a lot of mud following recent rain. Walkers may want to choose to wear Wellington boots.
December Walks
View, print or download a PDF copy of the December 2025 walks. This PDF contains walks information as originally published. Any changes to walks or cancellations will be emailed to members or shown in the list below.
Wednesday 3rd – A CIRCUIT OF DURLSTON COUNTRY PARK
Start Time: 10:00
Distance: 4.5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SZ 033 781 / BH19 2HU
Leader: Steve Williams – 07766 375151
An anti-clockwise circular walk around the edge of Durlston Country Park. Meet at the junction of Bon Accord Road and Durlston Road, at 10:00. There is plenty of free on-street car parking on either road. Approximate route via Townsend Nature Reserve, Belle View Farm and Durlston Castle, but this may change depending on the state of the paths. Stop for break at Durlston Castle.
Saturday 6th – TWO-CHURCH CIRCULAR
N.B. The walk leader has changed the route of this walk because of conditions underfoot. The new route only includes one of the two churches planned
Start Time: 10:00
Distance: 7 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 732 874 / DT2 8PG
Leader: Sean McLean – 07305 999082
Notes: ALL DAY WALK; Bring a picnic lunch
This is different route from the October 8th walk. Meet on the play/sports area, Glebe Way, West Knighton, and park in the same road or adjacent roads. Mainly flat with a couple of stiles. The ground is very muddy in a number of places after recent rain. Wear fully waterproof boots to avoid wet feet. Gaiters and a spare pair of socks are advised. Please contact the walk leader should you want a lift from Wareham (can take 4 at a push).
Wednesday 10th – CHRISTMAS LUNCH PRECEDED BY WALK
N.B. The start time for the walk has changed since the original walks programme was published
Start Time: 10:00 (walk); 12:30 (lunch)
Distance: 3.7 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SZ 013 819 / BH19 3AB
Leaders: Jane Hamilton (for the lunch) – 07935 074555; Brian Arnold (for the walk) – 07740 980056
Car Share: N/A. If you need a lift, please check with car drivers by Monday December 8th
Pre-Lunch Walk starts at 10:00. Lunch at 12:30 for 13:00.
This year’s Christmas lunch will be held at the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club on the B3351 Corfe to Studland Road. The lunch will be preceded by a walk starting at the golf club car park and going via Black Down Mound, skirting Studland, then back via Agglestone Rock where we will have a short break before returning to the golf club. Some mud and water underfoot to be expected. Two fairly easy ascents/descents. No stiles. Good boots recommended and a stick could be helpful. If it is raining significantly on the day, the walk will be cancelled. Please check emails on Tuesday evening (December 9th).
N.B.: Changing rooms are available at the golf club, but please leave muddy boots in your car.
Saturday 13th – OWER BAY VIA NEWTON HEATH
Start Time: 09:50
Distance: 6.4 miles
Location Grid Ref/What3Words: SZ 025 843 / admits.summer.snoozing
Leader: Lesley Watts – 07359 479879
Bus: 09:25 (No. 50)
Notes: Bring a picnic lunch
Take No. 50 bus from Swanage to Goathorn Farm bus stop (for Greenland Farm track entrance) on Ferry Road. An (almost) circular walk via Newton Heath to Ower Bay, returning via Greenlands Farm. Picnic lunch during walk. May need to vary route depending on underfoot conditions. Anticipate some mud in places. Return to Swanage on No. 50 bus at 13:31. N.B.: No postcode, hence somewhat amusing What3Words for a cold December.
Saturday 17th – STOBOROUGH HEATH
Start Time: 09:45 (Wareham) or 10:15 (Sunnyside)
Distance: 5.5 miles or 3 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 923 871 / BH20 4LP (Wareham Quay) or SY 938 863 / BH20 5BQ (Sunnyside car park)
Leader: Jane Bell – 07702 791749
Bus: 09:00 (No. 40)
Meet on grass opposite Wareham Quay for full walk. Then to Redcliff Yacht Club and Sunnnyside car park to meet those wishing to do the shorter 3-mile walk (park at Sunnyside car park). Walk along tramway with an eastward loop on Stoborough Heath involving one steep short upward section. People who want a 3-mile walk can return on tramway to the car park. For the longer walk the route continues to a more westward part of Stoborough Heath, without crossing main road, and on into Stoborough before returning to Wareham Quay. No stiles; could be muddy in places.
Saturday 20th – CHURCH KNOWLE TO CORFE CIRCULAR
Start Time: 10:00
Distance: 4.5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 940 818 / BH20 5NG
Leader: Chris Boon – 01929 480534 / 07836 238482
Notes: After the walk we will de-boot and gather in the Village Hall for hot mince pies and mulled wine. Non-walkers are welcome to come along to the Village Hall at approx 12:30 and join those who have walked
Park and meet at Church Knowle Village Hall car park. Head north passing St Peter’s Church then east to Corfe via Knowle Hill. Back to start point via Bucknowle House. Some stiles. Mud to be expected.
Wednesday 24th – NO WALK TODAY (Christmas break)
Saturday 27th – NO WALK TODAY (Christmas break)
Wednesday 31st – OLD HARRY CIRCULAR
Start Time: 10:35
Distance: 4 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SZ 038 824 / BH19 3AU
Leader: Les and Jane Hamilton – 07476 845323 / 07935 074555
Bus: 10:05 (No. 50)
Park in National Trust car park by Bankes Arms in Studland (free for NT members). Walk via Glebeland Estate, Ballard Down to Old Harry and back into Studland. One steep climb up from Studland to Ballard Down. Optional New Year’s Eve drink at Bankes Arms afterwards.
January Walks
View, print or download a PDF copy of the January 2026 walks. This PDF contains walks information as originally published. Any changes to walks or cancellations will be emailed to members or shown in the list below.
Saturday 3rd – CORFE, BLUE POOL AND NORDEN CIRCULAR
Start Time: 10:00
Distance: 5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 959 824 / BH20 5DR
Leader: Peter and Hilary Parascandolo – 01929 427174 / 07801 802095
Bus: 09:00 (No. 40)
Car Share: 09:25; leader will be there
Start at Corfe National Trust Visitor Centre car park. Cross main road and up the hill to the ridge above Norden Farm. Follow along and then drop down into the woods. Circle the Blue Pool area. Cross A351 at Cats Eye. Across to Scotland Farm and back to Norden. Fairly flat but can be very muddy in places. There are four stiles all nearer the end of walk. Walking stick recommended.
Wednesday 7th – SWANAGE TO CORFE CASTLE: A NEW YEAR STROLL OVER NINE BARROW DOWN & ROLLINGTON HILL
Start Time: 09:50
Distance: 6 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SZ 029 789 / BH19 1HB
Leader: Steve Williams – 07766 375151
Notes: The leader will await the 09:45 arrival of No. 40 bus from Corfe Castle and Wareham at the start of the walk
Meet at Swanage Station for a linear walk through New Swanage (2nd pick up at the former Ballard Stores at 10:10) and along chalk ridge to Corfe Castle. One challenging climb. Return to Swanage by bus or train (if trains are running) or join leader for a new year drink/meal in Corfe Castle.
Saturday 10th – CORFE CASTLE TO CREECH CIRCULAR
Start Time: 09:35
Distance: 5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 959 824 / BH20 5DR
Leader: Rob Lobley – 07766 630453
Bus: 09:00 from Swanage; 09:09 from Wareham (No. 40)
Meet at Corfe National Trust car park. Walk via Norden Farm to Creech. Climb up to ridge at Creech and return along ridge. Good views to Poole Harbour. Could be muddy through Norden woods. Steepish ascent to ridge and descent approaching Corfe.
Wednesday 14th – IT’S ALL ABOUT THE CASTLE: CORFE/KINGSTON CIRCULAR
Start Time: 09:30
Distance: 5.5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 959 824 / BH20 5DR
Leader: Barbara Pietrusiewicz – 07740 777800
Bus: 09:00 (No. 40)
Meet at Corfe National Trust Visitor Centre car park and walk via Corfe Common to Kingston. Steady climb, 2 stiles and a short, tricky, potentially muddy section where poles would be useful. Descend back to Corfe via Blashenwell Farm. Great views of Castle, Purbeck Hills and surrounding area. Option for refreshments at The Fox Inn at the end of the walk.
Saturday 17th – WEST KNIGHTON FIGURE OF EIGHT
Start Time: 10:00
Distance: 5 or 10 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 732 874 / DT2 8PG
Leader: Sean McLean – 07305 999082
Notes: ALL DAY WALK; bring a picnic lunch
This is different route from the October 8th walk. Meet at play/sports area, Glebe Way, West Knighton and park in same or adjacent roads. Can do first 5 miles or the full 10 miles. First half of walk from West Knighton via Whitcombe Manor and Church, Winterborne Came, Little Mayne and returning to West Knighton. The second half heads towards Knighton Heath Wood and visit the Warmwell (Woodsford) Airfield Memorial. See link re airfield and surrounding area: https://www.dorsetbirds.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Silverlake-for-wesbite-20210524.pdf Then on to Black Hill and to car park. Please contact walk leader should you want a lift from Wareham (can take 4 at a push).
Wednesday 21st – WAREHAM QUAY CIRCULAR
Start Time: 09:45
Distance: 5 miles
Location Grid Ref: SY 924 871 / BH20 4LP
Leaders: Penny Cleaver – 07870 437967 / Tricia Postins – 07736 681657
Bus: 09:00 from Swanage or 08:35 from Poole (No. 40)
A circular walk from the quay at Wareham, walking alongside the river Frome, picking up the Poole Harbour Trail and part of the Wareham Walls. Likely to be muddy.
Saturday 24th – DEAN HILL BUS STOP VIA NINE BARROW DOWN TO ULWELL
Start Time: 09:40
Distance: 6 miles (ish)
Location Grid Ref/What3Words: SZ 020 816 / talker.subplot.bottom
Leader: Ian Swanson – 07906 333799
Bus: 09:25 (No. 50)
Meet at Dean Hill bus stop (by route to Obelisk). Along and over golf course and heath to Rempstone. Then up Brenscombe Hill and along past the Barrows. Lovely views of Poole Harbour, Studland and Swanage Bay. Back to the Village Inn for a drink/lunch or bus back to Swanage. 2/3 stiles. One steep up and easier down. No toilets until end of walk. Possible to park at Ulwell and walk up to Dean Hill and back from Village Inn at the end – adding ~ ¾ mile.
Wednesday 28th – CORFE CASTLE / PURBECK RIDGE CIRCULAR
Start Time: 10:30
Distance: 6 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 959 824 / BH20 5DR
Leader: Les and Jane Hamilton – 07476 845323 / 07935 074555
Bus: 10:00 (No. 40)
Meet at National Trust car park. Walk along the Purbeck ridge with some far reaching views, returning via the lane to East Creech and through Norden Wood bridleway (this bit can get muddy!) and finally on to the Purbeck Way. There is one stile to climb.
Saturday 31st – UPTON HEATH CIRCULAR
Start Time: 10:00
Distance: 5.6 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 986 961 / BH21 3QN
Leader: Bryan and Caroline Stubbs – 07710 016849
Meet in the free public car park in Springdale Road, Corfe Mullen (which is 200m East of junction with Wareham Road by a shop/post office) for a circular walk around the heath with one descent and ascent. Some road walking to return to start.
February Walks
View, print or download a PDF copy of the February 2026 walks. This PDF contains walks information as originally published. Any changes to walks or cancellations will be emailed to members or shown in the list below.
Wednesday 4th – SWANAGE TO SOUTH BARN LIME KILN AND RETURN
Start Time: 10:00
Distance: About 4 to 5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SZ 031 788 / BH19 1DD
Leader: Steve Williams – 07766 375151
Meet outside Mowlem Theatre at 10:00 for an out and back walk to South Barn Lime Kiln, partially on urban paths and cut-throughs, many of which are not Rights of Way although all are regularly used by the public. Exact route will depend on the condition of paths, but will certainly include a stretch of Priests Way, the newly reopened Sunshine Walk, and hopefully some paths we haven’t done before.
Saturday 7th – SANDBANKS FERRY TO SWANAGE VIA THE BANKES ARMS
Start Time: 10:00
Distance: 3 or 7.5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SZ 035 865 / BH19 3BA
Leader: Mike Cleaver – 07778 505168 / Penny Cleaver – 07870 437967
Bus: 09:25 from Swanage or 09:06 from Bournemouth Square (No. 50)
Notes: Option to bring a packed lunch to eat in Swanage after the walk
A linear walk along the beach to the Bankes Arms in Studland, starting at the last bus stop before the Sandbanks ferry on the Studland side (What3Words sleepy.puts.clouds). After a rest break at Studland, option to catch the bus back if people prefer to do the shorter 3-mile walk. Otherwise continue out to Old Harry, along Ballard Down and into Swanage for the full 7.5-mile walk.
Wednesday 11th – SYDLING ST NICHOLAS CIRCULAR
Start Time: 10:30
Distance: 7 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 634 994 / DT2 9NZ
Leader: Sean McLean – 07305 999082
Notes: ALL DAY WALK. Bring a packed lunch
Park and start in Three Acres Road. Leader will be parked opposite no.5. There is an open grass area there, where we can meet. An open country walk circling the village. There are some ups and downs, giving some good views of the surrounding area.
Saturday 14th – BLOXWORTH, WHITEFIELD AND WEST MORDEN (SNOWDROP WALK)
Start Time: 10:00
Distance: 5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 881 946 / BH20 7EG
Leader: Brian Arnold – 07740 980056
Notes: Donation of £1 per car to Bloxworth Village Hall to be collected for use of the car park
Park in Bloxworth Village Hall car park on right before church. Walk via Woodlake, East Bloxworth, to Whitefield. Return via West Morden and Morden Lane. Gentle walk (a/d 350ft) over pasture and woodland. Several stiles. Hope to see lots of snowdrops. Probably Tea/Cake after the walk. Details to be emailed nearer the date.
Wednesday 18th – LANGTON AND WORTH CIRCULAR
Start Time: 10:00
Distance: 4.5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SY 997 783 / BH19 3HG
Leader: Rob Lobley – 07766 630453
Meet at Spyway car park, Langton Matravers (National Trust parking charge applies £2; free for NT members). Go South to Dancing Ledge then West along coastal path. Climb up to Pam’s Bench and then inland to Worth. Return to Langton via Priests Way. Steep descent to Dancing Ledge and steepish ascent to Pam’s Bench.
Saturday 21st – FERNDOWN FOREST
Start Time: 10:00
Distance: 4.5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SU 048 037 / BH21 7DB
Leader: Bryan and Caroline Stubbs – 07710 016849
Notes: Car park is approximately 3.75 miles north east of Wimborne, and the postcode is for White Sheet Farm which is within 100m of the car park
A circular woodland walk starting at White Sheet car park through White Sheet Plantation and Ferndown Forest. Some paths can be muddy in winter.
Wednesday 25th – SANDBANKS TO BOURNEMOUTH VIA SEVERAL CHINES
Start Time: 10:45
Distance: 6 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode: SZ 043 876 / BH13 7QD
Leader: Brian Arnold – 07740 980056
Bus: 10:05 (No. 50)
Notes: Bring a picnic lunch
Bus from Swanage. Meet at exit of Sandbanks car park (Sandbanks Pavilion bus stop) opposite North Haven yacht club (car park £3.70). Walk along beach to promenade, then remainder of walk on tarmac via seafront and up/down several Chines and Zig-Zags to Bournemouth pier, then up through gardens to Bournemouth Square (stand T) to catch No. 50 to Swanage (probably at 14:46 to arrive back in Swanage at 15:48). Quite a lot of ups and downs via slopes and steps (The Snakes and Ladders walk!).
Saturday 28th – GOATHORN FARM BUS STOP TO CORFE (CASTLE INN) – LINEAR WALK
Start Time: 09:40
Distance: 6 miles (ish)
Location Grid Ref: SZ 025 843
Leader: Ian Swanson – 07906 333799
Bus: 09:25 (No. 50)
Notes: No. 40 bus back to Swanage. People from further away wishing to come by car are advised to park in Swanage (Leader can suggest places to park for free)
Meet at Goathorn Farm bus stop on Ferry Road (several parking places). Across Godlingston Heath towards Rempstone and then some quiet road walking to the bottom of Nine Barrow Down. Up and over the downs and then via Corfe commons to the Castle Inn for a drink or lunch. Precise route will depend on underfoot conditions. Not many stiles and some good views.