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OSM map layer · LineString
50.65, -2.13 · rel 1810053
50.65, -2.13 · rel 1810053
Purbeck Way
51,1 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Dorset · 50.65°N ·
2.13°W
51,1km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 9 points along the route
What will you encounter?
8× summit
1× monument
West Down
summit ·
138 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Brenscombe Hill
summit ·
27 m off route
51,1 km
100%
Godlingston Hill
summit ·
86 m off route
51,1 km
100%
Rollington Hill
summit ·
116 m off route
51,1 km
100%
East Hill
summit ·
175 m off route
51,1 km
100%
West Hill
summit ·
182 m off route
51,1 km
100%
Studland Hill
summit ·
245 m off route
51,1 km
100%
Ballard Down
summit ·
251 m off route
51,1 km
100%
Swanage Water Act Obelisk
monument ·
281 m off route
51,1 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Purbeck Way is 51.1 km long.
At an average walking pace, Purbeck Way takes approximately 12h 43min to complete.
No, Purbeck Way is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Purbeck Way starts near coordinates 50.6675, -2.1085.
Purbeck Way is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.