Purbeck Steam Package
39 km / 24 miles
Dorset
An early start is advised to take on this walk which combines the Pride of the Purbeck Hills with visits to Dorset's Ghost Village of Tyneham, the ragged Kimmeridge Ledges, and climbing of the majestic Houns-Tout Cliff. Please note that you will need to check with the range officer at Bindon Abbey on 01929 424 276 for clearance to enter the Tynehan section as these ranges are closed to the public during the week and six weekends of the year. The return to Corfe from Swanage is by way of the popular steam train rolling through the Purbeck landscape. Check with the 24-hour talking clock timetable on 01929 424 276 for times.
The publication 'A Ridge Too Far' covers all ten walks in the Purbeck Challenges Series of walks.
Details:
| Path Type: | Anytime Challenges |
| Attributes: | Challenging |
| Start: | SY959824 - Corfe Castle, Dorset  |
| Finish: | SZ029789 - Swanage, Dorset |
Publications, Badges and Certificates:
| Booklet: | A Ridge Too Far (Garth H. Gunn) |
Maps: |
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| Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps: | |
| OS Landranger: | 194, 195 |
| OS Explorer: | 15 |
| OS Explorer Active: | 15 |
Group Accommodation within 5 Km of this Path:
| Hostel Accommodation: | Lulworth Cove YHA, West Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset | 4 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | David Donald Field Studies Base, Worth Matravers | < 1 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | Townsend Centre, Swanage, Dorset | < 1 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | Swanage YHA, Cluny, Swanage, Dorset | < 1 Km |
| Bunk House: | Swanage Auberge Bunkhouse, High Street, Swanage, Dorset | < 1 Km |
| Hostel Accommodation: | Harrow House | < 1 Km |
Connected Paths:
| E Routes: | E-Route 9 UK Section Dover to Plymouth |
| National Trails (England & Wales): | South West Coast Path National Trail |
| Paths Marked on OS mapping: | Purbeck Way |
| Other Paths: | Bournemouth Coast Path; Games Way; Round Dorset Walk |
| Anytime Challenges: | Hardy Hobble; Purbeck Plodder Challenges; Tesrod Elddod |
Downloads:
| GPS Exchange Format Route File: | Purbeck Steam Package GPX Exchange Format Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| MemoryMap Route file: | Purbeck Steam Package Memory Map Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Route Desc (PDF): | Purbeck Steam Package | Login to Download (Members Only) |
| Tracklogs Route file: | Purbeck Steam Package Tracklogs Route File | Login to Download (Members Only) |
Route Profile:
| 35.7 Km (22.2 miles) 1,025 m (3,363 ft) ascent 195 m (640 ft) maximum height |
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