Corfe Castle and Nine Barrow Down

A cool, but generally clear day. Walking from the Challow car park, near Corfe Castle up onto Rollington, Brenscombe, Ailwood then NIne Barrow Downs.

Great views over Poole Harbour, the sun shining on the Needles on the Isle of Wight and down the valley to Swanage.

We then turned back along the lower path which fortunately was not too muddy, through Little Woolgarston and acroos the heath back to Corfe village. The Santa Specials were running so plenty of views of the Swanage Steam Railway as we walked.

As normal, an excellent cream tea or large slices of cake at the Model Village cafe.

There is a walk on Wednesday 30th December, 10:30 start from Worth Matravers and going to Chapman's Pool, St Alban's Head and Winspit. There is no charge for this walk and for more information please e-mail or call 07790 474 478.

Have a great Christmas.

Purbeckwalker