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Join me for 2 days of scenic coastal walks along the beautiful Jurassic coast of Dorset. We will walk at approximately 2.5-3 miles an hour, for 11 miles on Day 1 starting at Worth Matravers for a linear walk to Swanage and 6.5 miles on Day 2, for a circular walk from Swanage to Studland, and back to Swanage.
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Day 1 (Saturday 18th April):
11 miles
Meet at the Square & Compass pub at 10.00 am.
Address is:
Worth Matravers
BH19 3LF

There is parking along the road.

Around 11-mile walk via:

Worth Matravers
Renscombe
St Auldhelm’s head
Emmet’s Hill
Winspit (quarry)
Secombe
Dancing Ledge
Tilly Whim Caves
Durlston Castle
Swanage

The walk is expected to take around 4.5-5 hours with stoppages.

Swanage is a bustling seaside town with various food options for us to choose from.
There are options of buses or shared taxis back to the starting point for anyone not staying in Swanage.

Day 2 (Sunday 19th April):
7 miles
Meet in front of Pier Head restaurant at 10 am.
Address for the restaurant is:
Pier Head
Swanage
BH19 2FH

Route will take us from Swanage via:
Old Harry Rocks
Studland
And back to Swanage

The walk is expected to take around 3 hours without stoppages (around 4 hours in total with a suggested drink stop around halfway).

The Banks Arms Inn Studland has a fabulous menu where I can book us a table after the first leg of our walk if you are interested or we can simply take a break for drinks. We will discuss.
We will discuss transport options to the starting point/where we are staying before travelling back.

Level of difficulty:
These are intermediate-level routes. A good level of fitness is required. Both days will involve hill walking and Day 1 will involve a segment with several steps to the top of the hill

What to bring:
Please wear good hiking shoes and thick socks
Waterproofs and warm outer layers
At least 1.5 litres of water for Day 1 and up to a litre for Day 2
Snacks or/and a packed lunch
Any necessary first aid for your comfort, eg band aids, paracetamol, savlon, blister plasters, etc.
Walking poles if you have them are helpful on steep hills for stability and to help reduce the impact on your joints, but they are not essential

Suggested places to stay nearby:
Swanage
Worth Matravers
Langton Matravers
Acton

I myself will be staying in Swanage

Getting down there:
If you are interested in car shares or can offer a lift, please let me know and I’ll see what I can arrange. Note: at least two of us will be driving on Friday 17th April. I myself will be leaving around 4 pm. The journey to Swanage is approximately 3.5 hours from Milton Keynes.

Fee:
There is a £10 fee per person for this event. Please pay by bank transfer to:
Heidi Cormode
Sort code: 20-25-98
Account number: 40381691

Important:
Members are responsible for assessing their own level of fitness.
You are responsible for keeping up with the rest of the group at all times.
Please inform the walk leader if you leave the walk before reaching the end point.
Do be aware you do so at your own risk.
You are responsible for your own safety and making sure your actions do not harm others, animals, or the environment.

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