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St Aldhelm's Chapel – St James' Church loop from Corfe Castle

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St Aldhelm's Chapel – St James' Church loop from Corfe Castle

Hard

107

runners

St Aldhelm's Chapel – St James' Church loop from Corfe Castle

02:36

21.0km

450m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.48 km

View of Corfe Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

9.68 km

Cave Entrance

Cave Entrance

3

11.7 km

St Aldhelm's Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

St Aldhelm's Chapel is one of the oldest churches in England and is a Grade I-listed building. The Norman chapel, situated on the high outcrop of St Aldhelm's Head, was named after the Bishop of Sherbourne who died in 709AD.

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4

12.9 km

View of Chapmans Bay

Highlight • Beach

From the cliffs above Chapman's PoolClick to open side panel for more information, visitors enjoy a breathtaking panorama of the horseshoe-shaped bay. The view features dramatic limestone cliffs, like Houns-tout, …

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17.7 km

Quarry Wood

Forest

18.1 km

The Plantation

Forest

7

18.4 km

St James' Church

Highlight • Religious Site

St. James | Kingston
1880 | Victorian Gothic Revival | Architect : George Street | Grade I

The tiny hilltop village of Kingston is remarkable for having two churches. The …

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B

21.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.81 km

6.07 km

3.51 km

1.16 km

945 m

495 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

3.79 km

2.37 km

1.79 km

705 m

464 m

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