Wander through the landscape of Corfe, under the shadow of the famous Castle. Explore the village to find the hiding places of a murdered King and elusive treasure. Cut across medieval farming land before venturing onto the common, littered with ancient Bronze Age Barrows. Climb the hill to the little village of Kingston with a Lord caught dead to rights and the cathedral he built to apologise! Discover Blashenwell Farm complete with its pond and water wheel, all with views back to the crumbling castle. Walk along a prehistoric road that once linked a number of lost settlements, including one of the biggest Mesolithic sites in the country as well as a Roman villa, but has since been trumped by modern day routes. Return by following the river past earthworks of fishponds and fighters, tracing the base of the castle.
Distance: 5 miles/8km
Duration: 3 hours
Ability: Easy.
Max Height: 475ft.
Min Height: 60ftft.
Total climb: 450ft.
Terrain: Tracks, paths, fields and roads. West Street, through Corfe Common, is easily accessible for all.
Map: Explorer OL15 Purbeck and South Dorset
Start Point: Corfe Castle National Trust Car park. (Postcode: BH20 5DR, Grid Reference: SY959824, What Three Words: scarred.fidgeted.deadline).
How to Get There: From Wareham, travel south on the A351. The National Trust car Park is clearly signposted on the left hand side of the road, just below the castle.
Dogs: In accordance with the Countryside Code and any notices on route.
Refreshments: On route is The Greyhound Inn in Corfe Castle and The Scott Arms in Kingston.
Toilets: In the National Trust Car Park and near the entrance to the Castle.
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