Corfe Castle via Hartland Moor and Arne Nature Reserve

Corfe Castle stretches across the width of the Isle of Purbeck, with coasts facing both the English Channel and Poole Harbour. It, therefore, includes sections of both the low-lying sandy heathland that lies to the north of the castle and the rugged Jurassic Coast upland to the south.

The name "Corfe" is derived from the Saxon word, ceorfan, meaning to cut or carve, referring to the gap in the Purbeck hills where Corfe Castle is situated. It has been an early settlement where the local Saxon tribe was living peacefully with and traded with the Roman invaders.

After a few pics from the top of the hill, we will begin our hike through the moorlands and along the sea in Arnes Nature Reserve, where, if we get lucky we might spot a few wintering spoonbills, a wonderful bird about the size of a stork and other rare wadders.

This hike will have a bit of everything from woods, hills, moors, birds and deer to Middle-Ages towns and the ruins of this famous castle.

We will not enter the castle but we will surely have a little stroll in the streets of the this absolutely beautiful village.

I have included something for both my hiking and wildlife groups so if you are open to walking and bird watching, this is a trip for you.

DETAILS:

Distance: 12 miles/18km

Difficulty: Medium, we will climb a couple of hills

TRAVEL:

By private minibus

We will meet at 08.45 am at Hammersmith Station

COST:

£65 via PayPal

The fee is non-refundable, but you may resell and you can try to find someone to take your place.

INCLUDED:

Guided hike

Transport to and from London

Driver

A great time with lovely people

NOT INCLUDED:

Food

Anything not mentioned above

WHAT TO BRING:

Waterproof shoes for the hike, preferably hiking shoes, otherwise good trainers;

Weather appropriate clothes, including waterproofs if there is a chance of rain;

Water bottle;

Packed lunch and snacks.

MEETING POINT

Hammersmith station at 08.45 am

ATTENTION:

Our trips will not be cancelled due to weather conditions so please ensure that you do wear and carry appropriate clothing. 😄

POLICIES:

1: This group is designed for the pleasure and enjoyment of all of us, we do not accept any derogatory comments or behaviours towards anyone. Racism, discrimination and other unacceptable behaviours will only lead to your rejection to any of our trips and this without exception. Everyone is welcome, we have religious and non-religious people, gay, straight, bisexual people, all shades and colours or nationality, people of all ages, sex and political believes and mutual respect is the fundamental spirit of this group.

2: Our trips are only refundable up to 30 days before departure, if you wish to cancel after that, you will be offered a transfer to another trip for the same price or you may resell your slot to somebody else.

3: If we do cancel the entirety of the trip on our side, you will be fully refunded.