Wareham to Corfe Castle Walk

A green, 6.5 mile walk from Wareham to Corfe, featuring Wareham walls, riverside trails, abandoned tramways, forest trails and hillsides and views at the end. This is a lovely, tranquil and relaxing walk, climaxing with Corfe Hills. We can 'go steady' and most of the walk is flat. This is a one way walk returning via bus to the start point.

Free on-street parking - BH20 4QH - West Walls Road
Please offer or ask for carshare in the comments below.
Paid parking - Streche Road, next road along over wall.
Meet at junction of Cow Lane where it cuts through W Walls.
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Please aim to arrive soon after 10.00 for a our safety briefing and friendly introductions. The group will set off at 10.15 sharp.

Toilets: at Wareham Quay, at Corfe Castle
What to bring: large bottle of water, sun cream depending on weather, sun hat, and sponge seat if you have one, snacks, packed lunch
Terrain: okay for trainers in most part, boots helpful for hills (check weather the week before)
Cash: for food at Corfe if desired
Cash: for return bus (or use contactless option)
Hazards: one fast road to cross - crossing will be supervised by the walk leader
Pets: there can be wild deer and roaming sheep, lead required at certain points
Estimated time: 3.5 hours, plus bus return times.

Walk leader for this trip is Aaron.

Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Risk assessments are undertaken for our walks and our walk leader is first aid trained but participants are expected to take responsibility for their own wellbeing and safety and walks are undertaken at your own risk. Please wear suitable attire and footwear and bring a large bottle of water and sunscreen/hat. Dorset Humanists cannot accept any liability for accident or injury incurred on public footways and paths.