CORFE CASTLE TO SWANAGE WITH STEAM TRAIN - WEEKDAY WALK
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This is a 8 mile hike along the beautiful Purbeck coast in Dorset. Starting at Corfe Castle, we'll work our way through pretty farmland before reaching the coast and following it to Swanage. There's some nice things to see along the way including quarries, pretty villages and of course the Jurassic coast.
Walk to Swanage and take a train back to Corfe Castle. This is a 8 mile walk, starting at Cafe Castle through a dramatic landscape rich in history, on paths and tracks that have been used by feet and wheels for many thousands of years. From the earliest days of life on earth, dinosaur footprints have been found here; while evidence of human habitation dates back to almost as far as the end of the last Ice Age. Travelling around the edges of a white landscape scarred from extensive quarrying, the route passes many fascinating features before it arrives in Swanage. Look out for dolphins and porpoises!
This is a linear walk and we'll get the steam train back to Corfe, so make sure you book your train tickets in advance to guarantee a place. In an alternative to that you can get a bus.
This is the link to book the train. Please choose a single ticket using the link bellow, there is no an specific time table just make sure you pick the right day: 6 April, and the cost of the ticket is £12.
https://www.swanagerailway.co.uk
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking.
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: Proper walking trousers. Breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Food & drink
Please bring snacks for energy, plenty of water for hydration and a packed lunch. There's shops in Corfe so you might be able to pick up lunch. There's plenty of places to eat in Swanage at the end too.