17.6 mile- Jurassic Coast Night Walk: Corfe to Studland

Other Overnight Events

May 03

2025

Easy Moderate Very Hard

* longer distance * greater risk from exposure to elements * Difficult sleeping conditions

We will meet at the agreed meeting point at 8.45pm

We will travel from the meeting point together to Corfe Castle, arriving at last light.
From here we will head south-east on the Purbeck Way walking trail, which will take us to Swanage.
From Swanage, we will take the coastal paths to reach Studland. In total the walk will be approximately 17.6 miles.

At some point during our night walking, we will stop to rest and get some sleep for as long as the majority of the group needs, starting from about 2.30 to 3.30am. Depending on cloud cover, it will start to get light from about 4.30am, with sunrise due for 5.39am.

At Studland we will take the early morning route 50 bus, which will go across the ferry to Sandbanks and drop us in Bournemouth, where we will find a café to breakfast together.

Bournemouth Breakfast suggestion: FIFTY-TWO

Depending on our pace and sleep time, we will aim to reach Bournemouth by 8 to 9am and to finish between 10 and 11 am.

Parking and Logistics

For those arriving by car - it is suggested to park overnight in Wareham - I will message you with the best street close to our meeting point.

Images:

Corfe Castle features [1] by Michael Dibb
Isle of Purbeck; These images are copyrighted but are here credited to their copyright holders and are licensed for reuse under Creative Commons CC-BY-SA/2.0.)

What to bring

What to Bring:

Pack a well-stocked first aid kit, a reliable headlamp, 2 to 3 litres water, ample food and water, comfortable footwear, a suitable sleeping bag and bivvy bage, and appropriate clothing layers, including rain gear.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of essential items:

Essentials:

Backpack:
Choose a comfortable and appropriately sized pack (40-70L).
Sleeping:
Bivouet (bivvy) bag - For optimum comfort you will want a lightweight, waterproof and compact bag, as we will only sleep for about 2 hours, the bivvy bag.
Sleeping Bag - ideally a bag that is light but alos gives warmth.
Pillow - bring a lightweight and compact camping pillow or you can even use a mound or the slope of the ground to rest the head on.
Yoga mat - is useful to lessen damp on the body.
Safety:
- First Aid Kit: Include essentials like bandages, antiseptic wipes, blister treatments, and any personal medications.
  Headlamp: Essential for navigating in the dark.
  Emergency Blanket: For warmth in case of unexpected situations.
  Whistle: For signaling in emergencies - many good walking backpacks, have a whistle integrated on the front strap.
Footwear:
- Hiking Boots or Trail Runners: Ensure they are broken in and comfortable.
- Gaiters:
  Hiking Socks: Choose moisture-wicking wool socks.
Clothing:
- Base Layers: Moisture-wicking fabrics to keep you dry.
  Insulating Layers: Fleece or down jackets to give warmth - especially necessary for when we sleep: being in contact with the ground, in combination with not moving can lower the body temperature.
  Outer Layer: Rain jacket and pants to protect from the elements.
  Hat and Gloves: For extra warmth.
  Beanie: for head
  Buff: helps to create additional warmth e.g. neck and head.
Other:
- Toiletries: For the morning you may like to have a travel-sized essentials like toothbrush, toothpaste, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper can be useful.
- Sunscreen, Hat, and Insect Repellent: For protection from the sun and insects.
  Sunglasses: To protect your eyes from the sun.
  Camera: To capture memories.
  Cash: In case you need it for emergencies or unexpected expenses.

Food & drink

Water:
- Water Bottles or Bladder: Carry enough water for the duration of the hike, 2-3 L recommended.
  Water Filter or Purification Tablets: To treat water from natural sources.
Food:
- Snacks and Meals: Pack calorie-rich, lightweight, and non-perishable foods.
  A little extra food: In case of delays or emergencies.

Meeting & times

May 03 - pm