August Bank Holiday in Dorset - Saturday
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Fancy an alternative to Big Summer Camp? Join me for a weekend of hiking and chilling around the campfire on the beautiful Isle of Purbeck in Dorset.
Following on from previous Dorset and Devon Doubles, I thought I'd put on another to make the most of the August Bank Holiday. I'll be leading a walk each day, and depending on other leader availability there may be further options available too.
Schedule:
- Day 1 (Saturday) - Corfe Castle to Swanage coastal hike (more on below)
- Day 2 (Sunday) - Corfe Castle to Studland ridgeway and beach hike
- Day 3 (Monday) - Go to the beach and/or head home
The walk:
Saturday's walk starts at Corfe Castle, and we'll work our way through pretty farmland before reaching the coast and following it eastwards to Swanage. There's some nice things to see along the way including Winspit Quarry, pretty villages and of course the Jurassic Coast. And hopefully we'll have time for a pint at the famous Square & Compass pub.
This is a linear walk and we'll get the bus or (hopefully) the steam train back to Corfe, depending on what time we get in. Once we get to Swanage there's plenty of pubs and places to eat and a nice beach if you fancy a paddle.
Dogs are welcome on the walk but will need to be on the lead at times.
Accommodation options
You'll need to arrange your own accommodation for the weekend.
Camping
The majority of people coming have booked Fri-Mon at Purbeck Valley Farmhouse Campsite - Book here. It's only £10/night. It's basic but has plenty of space and decent facilities, and camp fires & BBQs are permitted. No dogs allowed sadly.
The excellent Woodyhyde Campsite over the road is currently full. There's loads of other campsites around.
B&Bs
There's loads of B&Bs, guest houses and pubs in Corfe Castle. You might be lucky and find some have availability.
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What to bring
Water: bring at least two litres
Medicines: if you have hay fever, diabetes, minor ailments etc.
Day rucksack: typically 20-30 litres, they are comfortable to wear and allow you to use your arms freely
Boots: waterproof and breathable and designed for hiking.
Gaiters: recommended for wet weather or boggy conditions
Socks: proper walking socks will keep your feet dry and help prevent blisters
Layered clothing: lets you quickly adapt to changes in the weather and body temperature. Go for a base layer (vest or t-shirt) and a mid layer (a micro fleece or shirt) and in cooler weather add an outer layer (a windproof jacket or thick fleece)
Trousers: Proper walking trousers. Breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry and on warm days shorts are OK
Waterproof jacket: essential when hiking in all but the calmest of weather, breathable fabrics are more comfortable and dry
Gloves: Windproof, or better still, waterproof gloves are the best choice, bring a spare pair if expecting rain
Hat or cap: stay warm in winter and shaded in summer
Sunglasses: for any sunny day, even in winter
Sun cream: can be useful even on cloudy and winter days
Food & drink
Please bring snacks for energy, plenty of water for hydration and a packed lunch. There's shops in Corfe so you might be able to pick up lunch. There's plenty of places to eat in Swanage at the end too.