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WALKS IN DORSET : CORFE CASTLE TO CHURCH KNOWLE (INCLUDING THE GRANGE ARCH FOLLY) (4K)

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  • Опубліковано 11 лип 2024
  • In this episode of my series “Walks in Dorset”, I take a 6 mile circular walk from the village of Corfe Castle which is located 6 miles South East of Wareham & 5 miles North West of Swanage. Once again I am accompanied by my Whippet, Logan.
    I parked my car at the National Trust car park which is just North of Corfe Castle and made my way to the side of West Hill (to the West of the Castle).
    Initially I followed a section of the Hardy Way, Westwards, at the foot of West Hill as I wanted to explore a derelict Lime Kiln.
    Eventually I started my climb to the top of Knowle Hill where I enjoyed some amazing 360 degree views.
    After taking a short detour North to visit the memorial to the “Creech Barrow Seven “ (seven local men who lied secret lives in WW2), I continued Westwards along the ridge to explore the splendid Grange Arch Folly.
    Retracing my steps, I came off Knowle Hill and down into the valley to the pretty village of Church Knowle. I took the opportunity of visiting both The New Inn and the Church of St Peter.
    I then headed South to meet up with the Corfe River before heading East & then North East back to Corfe Castle.
    My final destination was the Fox Inn at Corfe Castle - one of the oldest pubs in Dorset.
    Map courtesy of Google Maps.
    For further videos in the series, please go to: / @daveford or my website at daveford5966.wixsite.com/website
    My Facebook page is: / davescountrysidewalks
    I use an INSTA360 ACE PRO Action Camera & a Rode microphone (either a “Shotgun” or a Rode Wireless Go II) together with a Canon Powershot SX530 HS.

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  • @bosse641
    @bosse641 26 днів тому +2

    What a beautiful landscape. Oh my. And a nice church. 🙂
    That village would be a lovely place to live.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  25 днів тому +1

      Some of the best views in Dorset from the top of the ridge for sure.

  • @edmundwest5636
    @edmundwest5636 26 днів тому +3

    Late 40's memory.....in my youth driving to the sea at Kimmeridge we used the road in front of Creech Grange that led up the hill to the summit and that wonderful view of the far away sea. Sometimes our old Citroen wouldn't be able to get up the hill and we had to back all the way down and go round through Corfe. WONDERFUL Walk - many thanks for reviving the memories.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  26 днів тому

      Thank you. Yes, that road up to the ridge is quite a climb!

  • @longhunter1951
    @longhunter1951 16 днів тому +1

    Thank you Dave for taking us along for such a scenic historical walk and fond memories of my youth in the area..cheers Steve

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  16 днів тому +1

      Thank you Steve & indeed thanks for watching.

  • @daolinchen
    @daolinchen 27 днів тому +4

    The colors are so beautiful, many great views, and people can get there by bus, too. Lovely!

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  27 днів тому +2

      Yes indeed - a fairly easy place to get to by public transport.

  • @melissaphillips3088
    @melissaphillips3088 27 днів тому +3

    Dorset is so beautiful and this area is no exception. What amazing views and a very scenic walk for you Dave and Logan. It was lovely all the way . Thank you both.☀️

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  27 днів тому

      Thank you Melissa.

  • @cathpeterson1944
    @cathpeterson1944 27 днів тому +3

    enchanting place Corfe Castle and Church Knowle, hills and sea beautiful views 🤩

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  27 днів тому +1

      The landscape is stunning around there, for sure.

  • @beejoyful7679
    @beejoyful7679 25 днів тому +1

    Thank you and Logan for sharing your lovely walk with us. That Grange Arch was quite a fine surprise with a delightful view! England is certainly abundantly green and beautiful this summer. 🌼🌺🌞⛪🐕‍🦺🐕

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  25 днів тому

      Thank you. The detour to check out the Grange arch was well worth the effort!

  • @jorose6093
    @jorose6093 26 днів тому +1

    Another beautiful relaxing walk, one to add to the list. Thanks Dave and Logan 😘

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  26 днів тому

      Thank you. It is a great walk for stunning views!

  • @MrIvorfan
    @MrIvorfan 25 днів тому +1

    Thank you for taking us on another intriguing walk. Lots of lush greens to be seen today, apart from the attractive blue of the sky. As ever, some splendid views and scenes captured on your cameras.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  25 днів тому

      Thank you. We were lucky to have good weather that day!

  • @craigmarsh3221
    @craigmarsh3221 27 днів тому +3

    Good evening Dave beautiful video lovely church two fantastic pubs must try the jurassic beer sounds nice i am staying in Dorset in September and visiting stourhead house and Gardens so hopefully try some lovely beers at the same time keep the videos coming so very enjoyable to watch 😊

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  27 днів тому +1

      Thank you Craig. I hope you have great weather for your trip in September.

    • @craigmarsh3221
      @craigmarsh3221 27 днів тому +1

      Thanks Dave

  • @eldred1809
    @eldred1809 27 днів тому +1

    It really is some of the best lowland walking country that Britain has to offer around Corfe Dave, I love it. The walks are so varied and the views are fantastic wherever you go. I always use the New Inn as my goto watering hole when I'm down that way, the garden is so peaceful and the view across to the ridge just sets it off. Lovely stuff!

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  27 днів тому +1

      We really enjoyed our visit to the New Inn and, as you say, a lovely beer garden.

  • @ravenwing8842
    @ravenwing8842 26 днів тому +2

    Thanks Dave, really liked this walk. All my years living in Dorset were spent mostly cycling, I never walked the countryside and never had time to research the history, so find your videos incredibly interesting and inspiring. Also love to see Logan bouncing along.❤

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  26 днів тому

      Thank you & indeed thanks for watching.

  • @JimNicholls
    @JimNicholls 24 дні тому +1

    Another great video, Dave. Thank you!

  • @angelanewman5566
    @angelanewman5566 27 днів тому +2

    I always love to visit the animal sanctuary when in that neck of the woods. What a beautiful peaceful setting it's in.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  27 днів тому

      I must visit it one day, to look inside.

  • @mattphillips9107
    @mattphillips9107 12 днів тому +1

    Thank you Dave and Logan, lovely walk 👍

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  12 днів тому

      Thank you Matt. :)

  • @mikewalker8655
    @mikewalker8655 27 днів тому +3

    You can have that pint of Jurassic on me! Cheers

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  27 днів тому

      Thank you very much Mike. That is very kind of you. All the best. Dave.

  • @keithjoseph5671
    @keithjoseph5671 26 днів тому +1

    Awesome walk through the village and the countryside is so beautiful with amazing trails and logan like the river dip

  • @jorose6093
    @jorose6093 25 днів тому +1

    We ‘ve just finished this beautiful walk and have to say it’s been one of my all time favourites, I know I’ve already commented but felt the need to thank you once again for taking the time to do these walks and film them as today has been quite magical, thank you (even went into the pub , for research purposes obviously 😉) 🥰

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  25 днів тому

      Glad that you had a great walk. Looks like you had good weather too!

    • @jorose6093
      @jorose6093 25 днів тому

      @@DaveFord it was perfect, even treated ourselves to a Cornish pasty at corfe which we ate at Tyneham before returning home to Weymouth ☺️

  • @dianadimmock5758
    @dianadimmock5758 27 днів тому +1

    I was in Swanage at the beginning of June and visited Corfe Castle. It’s a lovely area.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  27 днів тому

      So much to explore around that part of Dorset for sure.

  • @stephenwhite5057
    @stephenwhite5057 25 днів тому +1

    Most enjoyable, thank you.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  25 днів тому

      Thank you Stephen.

  • @caseyjones166
    @caseyjones166 26 днів тому +1

    Two pints today Dave! Glad to see you're taking your research so seriously. Oh, and another lovely walk too of course.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  26 днів тому

      Thank you. Two splendid pubs they were as well!

  • @yvonnefarrell1029
    @yvonnefarrell1029 27 днів тому +1

    Great thanks to you both and Logan, what a silly animal I mean dignity, always dignity.

  • @martincannon1078
    @martincannon1078 27 днів тому +2

    Lovely walk Dave. If we ever came back to England to live I would choose Dorset. So much calmer than Kent where I originated many years ago! We would even get a whippet and call him Loganair, they fly like aeroplanes don't they? 🐈🛩

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  27 днів тому

      That would be a great name for a Whippet!

  • @paulineshave3880
    @paulineshave3880 26 днів тому +1

    Loving all these Dorset walks Dave - we know Corfe quite we'll but have never been to Church Knowle, so
    we'll give this one a try in the week.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  26 днів тому +1

      Thank you Pauline. I hope that you have great weather for your walk there.

  • @LyndaHoward-t9f
    @LyndaHoward-t9f 17 днів тому +1

    fantastic walk, always a great one. Have done the walk myself.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  17 днів тому

      Thank you. It is certainly one of my favourite walks!

  • @jeanblemings5352
    @jeanblemings5352 26 днів тому +1

    You certainly pack a lot into your miles on your walks! So much of interest in this one. Did I spot a pelican in that stained glass window in the church? If so I wonder what the story was behind that! After a few dry videos you upped your quota of pubs but I bet Logan is thinking you must do better on the Pipers crisps!!

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  26 днів тому +1

      The visit to The New Inn came at just the right time during the walk!

  • @markshrimpton3138
    @markshrimpton3138 27 днів тому +1

    I can’t help but reflect that if someone wanted to erect a structure such as the Grange Arch today the local council would probably refuse planning permission. But if it’s old then quick slap a listing on it and have it looked after by the NT.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  27 днів тому

      Yes, I guess it would be a challenge to build it these days!

  • @Woodentops1
    @Woodentops1 26 днів тому +1

    Lovely walk on a lovely day (dry that is!). Is it me or are dev eloping a bit of a limp Dave? I hope that you are ok.

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  26 днів тому

      Thank you. I have been regularly running since I was a young lad & indeed was quite a serious 400m athlete (!). Years of "pounding" on the knees has taken a toll I fear. I am not in any pain at all .... just general stiffness in my legs due to age! I am thrilled that I can still take part in 10K races with Fiver (my younger dog) despite being 62 years old & weighing well over 15 stone! I dislocated my hip playing Rugby about 30 years ago & I remember the Doctor telling me at the time that, at some stage in the future, I would probably be reminded of it! Thanks for the concern & indeed thanks for watching.

  • @charliebull3768
    @charliebull3768 18 днів тому +1

    Can someone send me the link for the walk? Is it on Strava etc? Thanks

    • @DaveFord
      @DaveFord  18 днів тому

      If you go to the "Dave's Countryside Walks" Facebook Page and type in "Church Knowle" in the "Search" option - that will bring up the post for the walk. The last picture in that post is a map of the walk. I hope that helps?