Frree - Jurassic Coast Adventure! inc Corfe Castle, Old Harry’s Rocks

Weekend Trip – Cheap Travel by Coach (around £30.00)

This adventure takes us to the Jurassic Coast – a UNESCO World Heritage Site on the Isle of Purbeck, a large land linked Penninsula formed by Poole Bay and the River Frome in Dorset.

It’s an amazing stretch of the UK, and part of the Jurassic Coast, named for the fossils that can be found on the beaches all along the stretch. We will see the most incredible panoramic vistas as we hike on the on the South West Coast long distance path, with massive gradients of strata, from the different historical levels in the cliff face clearly on display! We'll be staying in the great seaside town of Swanage, and we'll also follow part of the Purbeck Way long distance path, and take some great stretches of coastline.

We'll also pay a visit to the exterior of Corfe Castle historic ruins, and Corfe village The castle dates back to as far as 979, and stands on a hill as a strategic defence to the route through the Purbeck Hills. We’ll also explore the town and at least one pub, so rsvp now and give yourself something to look forward to!

For more on the Jurassic Coast Click here: https://jurassiccoast.org/what-is-the-jurassic-coast/ and here https://www.flickr.com/groups/jurassic, for more about Corfe Castle Click here: http://corfe-castle.co.uk/locations/the-castle/
More about the rock formations we’ll see here: https://thedorsetrambler.com/2017/08/12/but-who-is-old-harry/

Trip Highlights:
· Swanage Seaside Town
· Corfe Castle
· Studland Bay Beach
· The remarkable Square and Compass country Pub, with it’s own mini fossil museum!
· The famous rock formations!
o Old Harry's Rocks
o St Lucas Leap
· Glorious stetches of coastal path
· Good times with a genuinely friendly group

See the video of our group on large trip to Wales! http://tiny.cc/Wye22

ITINERARY
DAY ONE
Meet around 7pm for a drink/dinner in Swanage.

DAY 2
Hike Corfe Castle to Swanage via the Square and Compass
Distance: 11miles aprox inc varient
Walking time 5.5 hours aprox (excluding lunch)

DAY 3
Hike Studland Bay to Swanage,
The Beach
St Lucas Leap natural arch
Old Harry's Rocks, the Pinnacles
Return to Swanage on the way back for a quick ice cream on the beach/ wander round/swim.
Distance: 7 mile (linear)
Walking time: 3 hours Aprox

ACCOMMODATION
Hostel accommodation where some of the group are staying is YHA Swanage, a converted Victorian Villa. Rooms are shared between 3 - 6 people. Ask to be booked in the same dorm as Kristen, or "the hiking group").

Alternatively book any Air BNB, or hotel on Booking.com that is feasible for you. We will use the hostel as our main meeting point Cluny, Cluny Cres, Swanage BH19 2BS
https://www.booking.com/
https://www.airbnb.co.uk/

Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge, looks like a reasonable nearby option for hotels
http://www.booking.com/Share-CZCKUiC
Do feel free to update in the comments where you have booked.

FOOD & DRINK
http://tiny.cc/jv6quz

INCLUDED
Guided Hikes on day 2 and 3
Weekend coordination

NOT INCLUDED
Travel
Accommodation (book your own)
Train to Corfe Castle
Entry to Corfe Castle if you want to go inside
Food, drinks
Taxi to Studland Bay (less than15 minutes and around a fiver)

TRAVEL
Recommended coach is :
13.30 from London Victoria to Poole (then on to Swanage by local bus).

Return: 17.55 from Poole to London Victoria.

PLACES
Our events are publicised across three groups, therefore availability may be less than reflected in the numbers here. Unpaid RSVP's can be removed at any time, pay at first RSVP to avoid disappointment.

COST
Now Free - please read events comments below!

After you have paid e mail Catherine your phone number to be added to the event whatsapp group for live event coordination.

NOTES:

• Worried about coming on your own? and other questions, see:

FAQ https://tinyurl.com/2p92adfm

• In the unlikely event that the trip is cancelled you will be refunded in full
• You must be able to at least run 100 meters for a bus to join any of our events
• Always check the group website for live updates to meeting point and directions before leaving for an event