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Walk 2579 - Purbeck Coast

County/Area   Dorset
AuthorReg Carr
Length10.0 miles / 16.3 km
Ascent1600 feet / 485 metres
Grademoderate

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The coast of Dorset is spectacular and this route visits the highlights in Purbeck.


 

Suggested Maps

It is recommended you take a map with you when following a walk route. The preferred scale is 1:25000 used by the Explorer series.

OS ExplorerSheet OL15
OS LandrangerSheet 195

Note : If two maps are listed at the same scale then either (a) both are required for full coverage of the route or (b) the route is covered on both maps.

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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
 


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22.5 miles / 36.1 km away

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22.6 miles / 36.1 km away

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28.4 miles / 45.5 km away

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28.9 miles / 46.3 km away

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