Walks on the Isle of Purbeck
Jurassic Coast walks on the Isle of Purbeck
Explore the gems of the Jurassic Coast with us through our favourite walks. Browse or search by key word to find the perfect walk for you. Each walk includes a hand illustrated map, our notes of the things to look out for and of course the all important step by step instructions, starting point and stats.
You’ll find links to the Ordnance Survey (OS) map routes, which include GPX links that are handy for use on other apps such as Footpath or Strava. Taking an extra phone battery pack is usually a good idea, especially for longer routes when using apps. If you think you might be out of phone signal, you can download the OS maps before you go and print off our instruction sheets to take with you - a pencil might be handy to mark off points of interest along the way. Kids might like to colour the maps in when they get home.
Explore the gems of the Jurassic Coast with us through our favourite walks. Browse or search by key word to find the perfect walk for you. Each walk includes a hand illustrated map, our notes of the things to look out for and of course the all important step by step instructions, starting point and stats.
You’ll find links to the Ordnance Survey (OS) map routes, which include GPX links that are handy for use on other apps such as Footpath or Strava. Taking an extra phone battery pack is usually a good idea, especially for longer routes when using apps. If you think you might be out of phone signal, you can download the OS maps before you go and print off our instruction sheets to take with you - a pencil might be handy to mark off points of interest along the way. Kids might like to colour the maps in when they get home.
Before you head on your way - don’t forget to check out our disclaimer and to make sure you’re fully prepared for fun and safe day out! And finally don’t forget to plan for the tide times and the weather and always follow the countryside code!
I love to walk. Walking is a spiritual journey and a reflection of living. Each of us must determine which path to take and how far to walk; we must find our own way, what is right for one may not be for another
Edie Littlefield Sundby
Find your perfect walk
The Parkrun - Durlston Country Park, Swanage
Join the Durlston Country Park Parkrun - the hilliest yet most scenic route in the country. Start your weekend with an exhilarating 5km run (or walk) with other friendly participants and volunteers.
A Purbeck Pub Crawl
A Purbeck pub crawl for Christmas (or any time of year!)- four fabulous Purbeck pubs and 12 glorious Purbeck miles starting at any point from Corfe Castle (The Fox and The Bankes Arms) to Kingston (The Scott Arms), Worth Matravers (The Square and Compass) and Langton Matravers (The Kings Arms).
My Jurassic Coast Challenge - A guest walk from Swanage, ‘in honour of my dad’, by Lisa Gray
Join Lisa Gray on a glorious training route for the Jurassic Coast Challenge, in honour of her dad, Mike. Following the Priests Way to Worth Matravers Lisa then wends her way back to Swanage via Winspit, Dancing Ledge and Durlston.
The Agglestone to Greenland Farm
The Agglestone appears from nowhere in this sandy heathland close to Studland Bay. This walk is a gentle stroll through the gorse and heather to explore this dramatic sandstone rock and enjoy the distant views towards Poole Harbour and the sea.
Bramble Bush Bay and Studland walk
A coastal walk along the golden sands of Studland Bay and onwards to the inner reaches of Poole Harbour, returning via the sand dunes.
Nine Barrow Down Walk from Swanage
A stunning walk including views across Purbeck and to Poole Harbour, plus an opportunity to explore the Bronze Age barrows that give this hill its name
“Now shall I walk or shall I ride?
'Ride,' Pleasure said;
'Walk,' Joy replied.”
W H Davies