Walks Programme

Thank you to all the walk leaders who have supported us through our first programme and submitted walks for winter. Without you none of this would be possible, so please keep sending them to us, and if you have walks that you would like to include in spring (March to June) then you can send them to us any time. As always, we would like walks from new leaders, so if you haven’t led a walk before please give it a try.

Please remember that some walks can be wet and muddy, so come in suitable clothing. If you are coming in someone else’s car, please bring a change of shoes and a bag to put your muddy boots into.

We’d also like to remind walkers to ensure they have their emergency information on them. The facility on mobile phones captures relevant details, is an ideal place to store it, and can be accessed without passcode or fingerprint.

We hope to see you all on the walks this winter.

 

Sean McLean and Nikki – 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 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 – NORTH BROADMAYNE CIRCULAR

Start Time: 10.00
Distance: 7 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SY 730 863 / DT2 8EN / liberated.silly.view
Leader: Sean McLean – 07305 999082
Notes: All day walk, bring a picnic lunch

Meet at Broadmayne Village Hall Sports Field, close to the junction of Osmington Drove and High Trees. Park in Osmington Drove. The route follows the Jubilee Trail North towards Warmwell Heath, round Warmwell, and back to the start. Toilets available in the village hall, if open.

Saturday 7th – OWER BAY VIA NEWTON HEATH

N.B. Details for this walk have changed since the original walks programme was published
Start time
: 10:00
Distance: 7.1 miles
Location Grid Ref/What3Words: SZ 025 843 / oasis.turned.reactions
Leader: Lesley Watts – 07359 479879
Bus: The bus service to Goathorn Farm bus stop is suspended from November 2nd for approximately seven weeks
Notes: Limited parking at start point; please car share. Leader will cover pickup from Northbrook Road lay-by, departing at 09:30. Bring a picnic lunch

Meet at the Greenland Farm track entrance on Ferry Road. An (almost) circular walk via Newton Heath to Ower Bay, returning via Greenlands Farm. May need to vary/shorten route depending on underfoot conditions. Anticipate some mud. No stiles.

Wednesday 11th – KINGSTON & WORTH MATRAVERS CIRCULAR

Start time: 10:35
Distance: 6 miles
Location Grid Ref/What3Words: SY 953 794 / coasted.buggy.settled
Leader: Rob Lobley – 07766 630453
Bus: (No. 40) 10:00 from Swanage
Notes: Closest postcode is for the Kingston church – BH20 5LL

Meet At Houns Tout car park in Kingston. Head to coast via The Plantation. At coast turn east and head down new steep steps along the coastal path. Continue along path until above Chapman’s Pool then head inland to Worth Matravers. Return to Kingston via Hill Bottom and fields to the bottom of South Street, which we follow back to Kingston. Option for refreshments at Scott Arms after walk. Anyone coming by bus from Poole direction should alert leader in advance.

Saturday 14th – CORFE CIRCULAR

Start time: 10:30
Distance: 5.85 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SY 959 824 / BH20 5DR / almost.achieving.pampering
Leader: Barbara Pietrusiewicz – 07740 777800
Bus: (No. 40) 10:00 from Swanage; 09:35 from Poole
Notes: If travelling by bus, please let walk leader know if you are delayed

Meet at Corfe Castle Visitor Centre car park. A reasonably gentle walk crossing heathland and through woodland. Expect uneven ground and mud. Route goes via Scotland, New Mills Heath and Norden Farm.

Wednesday 18th – WAREHAM CIRCULAR

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 4.6 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SY 919 873 / BH20 4PQ / thank.valued.worth
Leader: Celia Arnold – 07950 847450 / Nick Arnold – 07771 361640
Bus: (No. 40) 9.00 from Swanage
Notes: Bus gets to Wareham at 09:36, then a 5-minute walk to Streche Road

Meet at Streche Road car park (parking charge – free locally on street). Figure of eight walk around the walls and along the track to Swineham. Returning along Bestwall Road to the quay. Brief pause for toilets and snack. Then along the river to Redcliffe and Stoborough, returning along the causeway to The Quay with the possibility of lunch.

Saturday 21st – KIMMERIDGE QUARRY, TYNEHAM & WORBARROW CIRCULAR

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 7.5 miles
Location Grid Ref/What3Words: SY 918 800 / hangs.confetti.anchovies
Leader: Mike Cleaver – 07778 505168 & Penny Cleaver – 07870 437967
Notes: Option to bring a packed lunch to eat in Kimmeridge Bay.

Meet and start in the quarry car park above Kimmeridge village. A lovely walk along the ridge above Kimmeridge to Tyneham village, before walking down to Worbarrow Bay. Then up to the coastal path and on to Kimmeridge Bay, returning to the car park. Beautiful far-reaching views throughout. Several steep descents and ascents along route.

Wednesday 25th – NINE BARROW DOWN / GODLINGSTON HEATH

N.B. Bus time subject to change
Start time
: 09:45
Distance: 6.5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SZ 021 809 / BH19 3DG / clogging.linen.highly
Leader: Jane Hamilton – 07935 074555
Bus: (No. 50) 09:25 from Swanage. Arrive 09:32
Notes: Three stiles

Meet at first Ulwell lay-by opposite Ulwell Holiday Park. Circular walk up Nine Barrow Down to descend Brenscombe Hill, crossing B3351 to Rempstone Farm. Then track through Kingswood and Godlingston Heaths, passing through and over Purbeck Golf Course. Descend to Ulwell Road, returning on the road to the start point.

Saturday 28th – A CIRCUIT OF DURLSTON COUNTRY PARK

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 4 to 5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SZ 033 781 / BH19 2HU / fury.lyricism.political
Leader: Stephen Williams – 07766 375151
Notes: An anti-clockwise circular walk around the edge of Durlston Country Park

Meet at the junction of Bon Accord Road and Durlston Road. 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.

December Walks

View, print or download a PDF copy of the December 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 2nd – NORTH KIMMERIDGE & PURBECK HILLS CIRCULAR

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SY 918 800 / BH20 5PH / hangs.confetti.anchovies
Leader: Julie & Dave Rollinson – 07935 226533
Notes: Postcode is for Kimmeridge Village.

Start at Kimmeridge quarry car park. This walk covers tracks, paths, fields and some road walking, ascending onto the ridge. Lovely views. Passing Grange Arch, a good coffee snack spot, walking along the ridge and dropping back down through Steeple. One ascent and a relatively steep descent. Poles advised. Approximately five stiles.

Saturday 5th – DEAN HILL BUS STOP VIA NINE BARROW DOWN TO VILLAGE INN (ULWELL)

N.B. Bus time subject to change
Start time
: 09:40
Distance: 6 miles
Location Grid Ref/What3Words: SZ 020 816 / dares.spouting.melt
Leader: Ian Swanson – 07906 333799
Bus: (No. 50) 09:25 from Swanage bus station
Notes: It would be possible to park at Ulwell and walk up to Dean Hill and back from the Village Inn at the end – adding about ¾ mile

Meet at Dean Hill bus stop (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. Two or three stiles. One steep up and easier down. No toilets until end of walk.

Wednesday 9th – CHRISTMAS LUNCH PRECEDED BY WALK

Start time: Walk 10:15; Lunch 12:30 for 13:00
Distance: 3.8 mile
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SZ 013 819 / BH19 3AB / attending.hillsides.rope
Leader: Sean McLean – 07305 999082
Notes: This year’s Christmas lunch will be held at the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club

The lunch will be preceded by a walk starting at the golf club car park and probably going via Agglestone Rock, skirting Studland and back via Black Down Mound. Full details to be emailed a week or so before. If it is raining significantly on the day, the walk will be cancelled.

Saturday 12th – CORFE TO SWANAGE LINEAR

Start time: 09:40
Distance: 7 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SY 960 820 / BH20 5EZ / transmit.ascendant.young
Leader: Rob Lobley – 07766 630453
Bus: (No. 40) 09:00 from Swanage; 08:40 from Poole

Catch 09:00 bus from Swanage or 08:40 from Poole to meet at 9:40 in Square at Corfe Castle by war memorial. Head along Purbeck Way and Priests Way to Swanage via Worth Matravers. There will probably be mud on the Purbeck Way and part of the track to Worth Matravers is rocky and slippery.

Wednesday 16th – WAREHAM FOREST WALK

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 5.5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: TBC
Leader: Barbara Pietrusiewicz – 07740 777800
Bus: (No. 40) 09:00 from Swanage
Notes: If coming by train: 09:40 from Bournemouth; 09:17 from Poole

Exact meeting point to be decided. Likely to be along Northmoor Way – a maximum 10-minute walk from the train station. Forest and heathland walk utilising parts of the Sika Trail. Walking via Northmoor Park and Northport Heath.

Saturday 19th – WEST KNIGHTON CIRCULAR

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 6 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SY 732 874 / DT2 8PG / shaver.presides.seat
Leader: Sean McLean – 07305 999082
Notes: Please contact the walk leader should you want a lift from Wareham (3 spaces)

Meet on the play/sports area Glebe Way, West Knighton, and park in the same road or adjacent roads. A two church walk from West Knighton via Winterborne Came and Whitcombe, returning to West Kinghton. The Whitcombe church interior has several wall paintings, including one of St Christopher, and a 13th-century Purbeck marble font. A fairly flat walk.

Wednesday 23rd – WORTH MATRAVERS AND BONVILS (MINCE PIE WALK)

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 4 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SY 974 776 BH19 3LE / unions.pianists.palaces
Leader: Rob Lobley – 07766 630453
Notes: Non-walkers are welcome to come along to the village hall at approx. 12.15pm and join those that have walked

Meet at Worth Matravers car park. Head south to Winspit then west along coastal path. After about one mile head inland along new National Trust path past Bonvils. Follow track and road back to Worth Matravers Village Hall to deboot and enjoy drinks and mince pies. There are two sets of ascending steps on this walk.

Saturday 26th – NO WALK TODAY (BOXING DAY)

Wednesday 30th – OLD HARRY CIRCULAR

Start time: 10:35
Distance: 4 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SZ 038 824 / BH19 3AU / helpfully.broom.remarking
Leader: Jane Hamilton – 07935 074555
Bus: (No. 50) 10:05 from Swanage. Arrive 10:18

Park in National Trust car park by Bankes Arms in Studland (free for National Trust members). Walk via Glebeland Estate, Ballard Down to Old Harry and back into Studland. One steep climb up from Studland to Ballard Down. Optional pre-New Year’s Eve drink at Bankes Arms afterwards.

January Walks

View, print or download a PDF copy of the January 2027 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 2nd – KIMMERIDGE AND TYNEHAM CAP CIRCULAR

Start time: 09:45
Distance: 4.75 miles
Location Grid Ref/What3Words: SY 919 800 / hangs.confetti.anchovies
Leader: Rob Lobley – 07766 630453

Meet at Kimmeridge quarry car park. Head west along top path to Tyneham Cap. Head to coast at Brandy Bay and follow coastal path above Hobarrow Bay to Kimmeridge Bay. Then head inland to Kimmeridge Village and the quarry car park. Hopefully lovely coastal views on this walk.

Wednesday 6th – A NEW YEAR STROLL OVER NINE BARROW DOWN AND ROLLINGTON HILL

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 6 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SZ 029 789 / BH19 1HB / ranted.playful.archduke
Leader: Stephen Williams – 07766 375151
Notes: A linear walk from Swanage to Corfe Castle. Possibly the leader’s favourite local walk

Meet at Swanage Station for a linear walk through New Swanage (second pick up at the former Ballard Stores at 10:20) and along the chalk ridge to Corfe Castle. One challenging climb. Return to Swanage by bus or train (if trains are running) or join the leader for a new year drink/meal in Corfe Castle.

Saturday 9th – THE DORSET GAP

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 6 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: ST 765 032 / DT2 7PN / paddle.convinced.coconut
Leader: Lesley Watts – 07359 479879
Notes: Car share if possible; leader will cover pickup from Northbrook Road lay-by, departing at 08:55, but will not return until after pub lunch

Meet outside The Fox Inn at Ansty having parked nearby or in the pub car park if visiting the pub after the walk. A circular hilly route with good views taking in the always muddy Dorsetshire Gap. Half a dozen stiles or so and some rough ground. Sticks recommended. Waterproof boots essential. Walk leader will lunch at The Fox Inn after the walk if you would like to join her (more details later).

Wednesday 13th – NEWTON AND GODLINGSTON HEATH CIRCULAR

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 5.9 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SZ 025 843 / BH19 3BL / oasis.turned.reactions
Leader: Jane Hamilton – 07935 074555
Bus: (No. 50) 09:25 from Swanage. Arrive 09:41
Notes: Parking in lay-by by the Goathorn Farm bus stop. Postcode is for Goathorn Farm.

Meet at Goathorn Farm bus stop for a pleasant walk through Studland and Godlingston Natural Nature Reserve including Newton and Kingwood Heaths. Fairly flat throughout with good gravel tracks. Views to Poole harbour on return leg. No stiles.

Saturday 16th – SWANAGE CIRCULAR

Start time: 10:05
Distance: 5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SZ 031 788 / BH19 1DD / overruns.regress.sentences
Leader: Lesley Watts – 07359 479879
Notes: Free on-street parking in nearby roads. Start timed to allow arrival by bus from Wareham direction (No. 40) and short walk to Shore Road

Meet at the King Alfred Memorial on Shore Road, Swanage, for a walk that aims to be passable whatever the weather. Mainly pavements and paths but some tracks and fields. A couple of stiles.

Wednesday 20th – STRATTON DOWN CIRCULAR

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 9 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SY 651 937 / DT2 9SR / socialite.tumblers.rods
Leader: Sean McLean – 07305 999082
Notes: Bring a snack for lunch break

Meet outside the Church of St Mary, Stratton. Park on adjacent roads. A circular walk around Stratton Down via Cretre Hill, Godmanstone, Forston and back to Stratton. Elevation gained 1159ft, but worth it for the surrounding views. Contact walk leader should you require a lift from Wareham (3 spaces).

Saturday 23rd – WEST LULWORTH CIRCULAR

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 4 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SY 823 806 / BH20 5SG / garages.leaves.rebounded
Leader: Kevin & Jean Harradine – 0774 8338294

Starting from The Lulworth Stores, Church Road, West Lulworth (parking on the roadside and also in the main Lulworth car park 0.25 mile away). Walking mostly through countryside with stunning views and through shaded woodlands. No stiles, but fairly steep elevation at start (total elevation of route = 784ft). Grass underfoot and some trip hazards. Some road walking. Coffee break at half way.

Wednesday 27th – KINGSTON CIRCULAR

Start time: 10:35
Distance: 6.3 miles
Location Grid Ref/What3Words: SY 953 794 / coasted.buggy.settled
Leader: Barbara Pietrusiewicz – 07740 777800
Bus: (No. 40) 10:00 from Swanage; 09:35 from Poole

Meet at Houns Tout car park. Great inland and coastal scenery. Walk via West Orchard Farm, Bradle Farm and Swyre Head before returning to Kingston. Some steady climbs and rutted tracks. Be prepared for mud. Walking poles helpful. Some walking on quiet roads (no paths). The route to West Orchard Farm has eight stiles. Option for refreshments at Scott Arms after walk.

Saturday 30th – BRANKSOME CHINE, COY POND, BOURNE STREAM, SEAFRONT

Start time: 10:15
Distance: 6.2 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SZ 065 896 / BH13 6LP / glee.flute.sting
Leader: Jane Bell – 07702 791749
Bus: (No. 50) 09:25 from Swanage

Meet and start from car park at base of Branksome Chine. No 50 bus from Swanage at 09:25 or from Bournemouth Square at 09:46, or £3.60 to park. Walk up Branksome Chine, then roads to Coy Pond past viaducts, then down Bourne stream / Bournemouth Gardens to seafront, and back along promenade to start point. Easy walk, no steep hills. Return buses at 14:05 or 15:05 to Swanage, or at 13:44 or 14:44 to Bournemouth.

February Walks

View, print or download a PDF copy of the February 2027 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 – SWANAGE TO SOUTH BARN LIME KILN AND RETURN

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 4 to 5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SZ 031 / 788 BH19 1DD / merge.panthers.orchids
Leader: Stephen Williams – 07766 375151
Bus: Walk leader will wait for people travelling on the No. 40 bus from Wareham (arriving 09:50 at Swanage station)
Notes: A variation on the leader’s previous hidden footpaths of Swanage walk

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 though 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, Sunshine Walk, and hopefully some paths not done before.

Saturday 6th – UPTON HEATH CIRCULAR

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 6 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SY 986 958 / BH21 3QN / shelf.unwraps.neat
Leader: Sean McLean – 07305 999082
Notes: Please bring a snack for the midway break

Meet and start from the free Springdale Road car park, Corfe Mullen. A circular walk around Upton Heath. One slight hill and no stiles. Good views of Poole Harbour.

Wednesday 10th – CORFE CASTLE / PURBECK RIDGE CIRCULAR

Start time: 10:30
Distance: 6 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SY 959 824 / BH20 5DR / almost.achieving.pampering
Leader: Jane Hamilton – 07935 074555
Bus: (No. 40) 10:00 from Swanage. Arrive 10:23
Notes: Two stiles

Meet at Corfe Castle National Trust car park. Walk up and along the Purbeck Ridge with far reaching views, returning via the lane into East Creech turning right at junction with Furzebrook Road past the East Creech Memorial to climb back up onto the ridge back to the start point.

Saturday 13th – SNOWDROP WALK AROUND WITCHAMPTON & WITCHAMPTON ESTATE, WITH FIGURE OF EIGHT OPTIONS

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 8.3 miles (possibility of shorter options)
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: ST 989 065 / BH21 5AP / converged.guides.panther
Leader: Mike Cleaver – 07778 505168 & Penny Cleaver – 07870 437967
Notes: All day walk; please bring a packed lunch

Meet and start in Witchampton & Crichel Club/village shop car park. A lovely walk through fields and wooded areas full of snowdrops. Walking back to the Archway at Crichel, then along the Crichel Lake/stream where there are huge swathes of snowdrops. Back via Witchampton Mill and through the village to our start point. For a shorter 2.8-mile walk with the best of the snowdrops, meet at Crichel Archway and park just before it along the lane. Arrive for 1.30pm, TBC after recce. Alternatively, option to do just the first section to Crichel Archway (around 5.8 miles). Please let the leaders know if you plan on joining at Crichel Archway.

Wednesday 17th – BLOXWORTH, WHITEFIELD AND WEST MORDEN – SNOWDROP WALK

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SY 881 946 / BH20 7EG / servicing.skipped.mailbox
Leader: Brian Arnold – 07740 980056
Notes: It is hoped to offer tea and cake after the walk at the village hall – donations welcome. Confirmation will be sent by email before the walk

Park in Bloxworth Village Hall car park on right before church. Toilets will be available before the walk. N.B. Donation of £1 per car to Bloxworth Village Hall to be collected for use of car park. 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.

Saturday 20th – SWANAGE – ROUND AND ABOUT

Start Time: 10:15
Distance: 5 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SZ 032 788 / BH19 1DD / merge.panthers.orchids
Leader: Barbara Pietrusiewicz – 07740 777800
Bus: (No. 40) 08:40 from Poole; (No. 50) 08:55 from Bournemouth
Notes: If travelling by bus from Bournemouth, please let walk leader know

Meet on Swanage seafront next to the Mowlem. Lovely views on walk to Peveril Point and across the Downs and Durlston Nature Reserve. Generally good, wide tracks. Steady uphill from Peveril Point until Durlston. Then reasonably flat until descent via the Priest’s Way back to Swanage. No stiles.

Wednesday 24th – CIRCULAR WALK FROM DEWLISH

Start time: 10:00
Distance: 5.8 miles
Location Grid Ref/Postcode/What3Words: SY 775 982 / DT2 7LU / pins.defected.skillet
Leader: Lesley Watts – 07359 479879
Notes: Car share if possible; leader will cover pickup from Northbrook Road lay-by, departing at 09:00, but will not return until after pub lunch

Park in road opposite All Saints Church in Church Street, Dewlish. A walk of ascents and descents, although none too challenging, and a dozen stiles. Mostly on good tracks and field paths with potential for some muddy patches in valley bottoms. Good waterproof boots recommended as some field paths indistinct in ankle-height grass. Walk leader will lunch at The Oak public house in Dewlish after the walk if you would like to join her. Please let her know in advance if you plan to stay as the landlady requires pre-orders for larger groups.

Saturday 27th – GOATHORN FARM BUS STOP TO CORFE (CASTLE INN)

Start time: 09:40
Distance: 6 miles
Location Grid Ref/What3Words: SZ 025 843 / oasis.turned.reactions
Leader: Ian Swanson – 07906 333799
Bus: (No. 50) 09:25 from Swanage bus station
Notes: 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 (there are a few parking spaces). 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. Bus (No. 40) back to Swanage. Not many stiles and some good views.