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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

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

02:40

21.6km

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: May 13, 2026

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407 m

St Edward the Martyr Church, Corfe Castle

Highlight • Religious Site

This church is named after Edward the Martyr, who was King of the English and was murdered on 18th March 978 by order of his stepmother, Queen Alfthryth. Edward was …

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2.11 km

View of Corfe Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

10.3 km

Cave Entrance

12.3 km

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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13.5 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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18.3 km

Quarry Wood

Forest

18.8 km

The Plantation

Forest

19.1 km

St James' Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Gothic Revival by Repton for Lord Eldon

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21.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.70 km

6.14 km

3.51 km

1.59 km

1.18 km

495 m

Surfaces

11.9 km

3.73 km

2.90 km

1.85 km

797 m

464 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

16°C

11°C

97 %

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

St Edward the Martyr Church, Corfe Castle

View of Corfe Castle Ruins