Climb to the peak of one of the Isle of Purbeck’s hidden gems. Wander through woodland before emerging onto sandy heath and gorse, climbing over the earthworks that scar the hillside on the way. From the summit, enjoy panoramic views across the blue waters of Poole Harbour and the forests of northern Dorset, stretching as far as Somerset and Wiltshire on a clear day. Discover the remains of a medieval hunting lodge that once overlooked Purbeck’s royal hunting grounds, before the landscape below was transformed by brickmaking, clay mining and industry.
Distance: 0.3miles/0.5km
Time: 0.5 hours
Ability: Easy.
Max height: 613ft
Min height: 513ft
Total climb: 100ft
Terrain: Sandy paths.
Start Point: Creech Barrow Hill. (Postcode: BH20 5DJ, Grid Reference: SY921821, What Three Words: documents.patch.agreement).
Map: OS Explorer OL15 Purbeck and South Dorset.
How to get there: From Wareham travel south towards Corfe Castle. At the Stoborough roundabout take Furzebrook Road over the railway and past The Blue Pool. Take the next right hand turning to East Creech and when the road splits, fork left. Climb up the hill to find parking on the right-hand side of the road at the top.
Dogs: On leads where livestock is present and in accordance with any notices on the walk and The Countryside Code.
Refreshments: None on route but nearby is The Cake House in East Creech and The New Inn in Church Knowle.
Neighbouring Walks: Stoborough, Ridge, The Blue Pool, Knowle Hill, Church Knowle and Blackmanston.
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