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Purbeck Steam Package

Dorset

39 km / 24 miles
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.

Details:

Path Type: Anytime Challenges
Attributes: Anytime Challenges
Challenging
Start: SY959824 - Corfe Castle, Dorset View on StreetMap
Finish: SZ029789 - Swanage, Dorset View on StreetMap

Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Route Description - PDF Purbeck Steam Package  (Garth H. Gunn ) Download File

Maps:

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Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2016.
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
At high zoom levels the route is indicative only.
Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps:
OS Landranger 194, 195
OS Landranger Active 194, 195
OS Explorer 15
OS Explorer Active 15

Accommodation within 5 km of this Path:

 
 
From
Path
Along
Path
Hostel Accommodation
Lulworth Cove YHA, West Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset
4 km
11 km
Hostel Accommodation
MyTime Outdoor Centre, Worth Matravers (Info and photos)
< 1 km
24 km
Hostel Accommodation
Swanage YHA, Cluny, Swanage, Dorset
< 1 km
39 km
Bunk House
Swanage Auberge Bunkhouse
< 1 km
39 km

Connected Paths:

Related Paths
Purbeck Plodder Challenges
E Routes
E-Route 9 UK Section Plymouth to Dover
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 Tesrod Elddod

Downloads:

GPX Route File
Purbeck Steam Package GPX Exchange Format Route File
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MemoryMap Route File
Purbeck Steam Package Memory Map Route File
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Tracklogs Route File
Purbeck Steam Package Tracklogs Route File
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Route Profile:

35.7 km (22.2 miles)
1,025 m (3,363 ft) ascent
195 m (640 ft)  maximum height
Purbeck Steam Package - Route Profile
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