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View of Corfe Castle – View from the summit of Swyre Head loop from Furzebrook

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South West England

View of Corfe Castle – View from the summit of Swyre Head loop from Furzebrook

Hard

33

runners

View of Corfe Castle – View from the summit of Swyre Head loop from Furzebrook

02:16

18.2km

390m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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2.80 km

Knowle Hill

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Knowle Hill at 145 m is the high point of the ridge which runs south-west from Corfe Castle. It's a wonderful ridgeline to run, with grassy trails underfoot and awesome …

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2

4.74 km

View of Corfe Castle

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High above this village towers the ruins of a castle that was built here by William the Conqueror. During the English Civil War (1642-1651), Corfe Castle remained a royal stronghold …

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9.76 km

Polar Wood

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4

10.6 km

View from the summit of Swyre Head

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The highest point in the Purbeck Hills, Swyre Head offers fantastic views in every direction. It lies just south west of Kingston village and can be easily reached thanks to …

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13.3 km

Hyde Wood

Forest

6

15.1 km

Ridgeway Hill Descent

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Fast, grassy descent which is loads of fun on the right bike...

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18.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.00 km

5.77 km

4.49 km

1.31 km

401 m

185 m

Surfaces

11.2 km

4.70 km

2.08 km

131 m

< 100 m

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