Corfe Castle to Swanage

The walk starts at Corfe Castle village and follows Hardy Way south through fields and Corfe Common to the hamlet of Kingston. There are long views back to the castle. Continuing south the walk reaches the sea at Chapman's Pool with views of the valley and cliffs along to Portland. From Chapman's Pool it ascends inland to Worth Matravers before heading SE  to join the SW coast path at Seacombe Cliffs. Then heading east it passes Dancing Ledge, Anvil Point with it's lighthouse, and Durlston Head with a small castle, a teashop and drinking water taps. Finally, the last 1.7mls takes the walk into Swanage with teashops, fish & chips shop and the like.