NEW HIKE- Jurassic Coast: Corfe Castle to Wareham via Arne RSPB: TRAVEL INCLUDED
Sat, 11 Nov
|London
£62
Time & Location
11 Nov 2023, 08:40 – 20:30
London, Waterloo Station, London SE1 8SR, UK
About the event
TRAVEL INCLUDED, transport to the Jurassic Coast are really expensive but I will get some discounts by booking in advance. Hurray! I also DO recommend cameras or a good mobile phone for some insta-pics.
I am SO Excited to be taking you guys on another beautiful trip with sensational views of the Jurassic Coast, away from the busy Durdle Door or Old Harry's rocks. As my Jonions old and knew know, Mama Jon(Me) has a lot of gorgeous places to take you to and this is one of my new favourites!
We will start our trip in Dorset's most stunning village; Corfe Castle. Corfe castle, as is a small village on a hill top and as its name correctly stands, it has a castle, well, the ruins of one. It 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 RSPB, where, if we get lucky we might spot a few spoonbills, the resident osprey or many other species of deer. The views you will encounter will remind you of the glorious South of France or Southern Italy with pine forests and deep blue sea, a medieval village and some lovely beaches. We will not enter the castle but we will surely have a little stroll in the streets of this absolutely beautiful village. And finally, we will finish our wonderful day with the visit of Wareham and a pint or meal at a local restaurant, or you can just hop on the early train back to London if you wish.
For those who know me, if you have to do a new trip this summer, this is the one I recommend the most,
DETAILS:
Distance: 12 miles/18km Difficulty: Medium, we will climb a couple of hills
TRAVEL: By train and a short bus journey. We will meet at 08.45 am at Waterloo station under the clock in the main hall.
COST:
£62 via PayPal
The fee is only refundable up to 2 weeks before departure, (minus Paypal fees) all refundable if cancelled on our side which I never do.
INCLUDED:
Guided hike
Transport to and from London
A great time with lovely people
A lot of laughers
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 14 days before departure,(minus Paypal and Meetup fees) 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.
Tickets
Corfe Castle hike
£62
£62.00+£1.55 service feeSale ended
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