tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post8907014462788593864..comments2024-03-28T11:16:38.801+00:00Comments on SWC - This Week's Walks: A Dorset Doddle (Wareham or Corfe Castle to Lulworth Cove)Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11395064086819994526noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-11817249027760031032019-08-04T14:44:05.306+01:002019-08-04T14:44:05.306+01:0017 emerged from the official train and assembled o...17 emerged from the official train and assembled on the platform (including 1 relative newcomer and 2 first-timer friends) and following the usual formalities, we divided into two groups -- 7 opting for the full monty long-haul route direct from Wareham station and 10 choosing the shorter route starting in Corfe Castle (of these most took the new train service from Wareham to Corfe; while 1 took the bus and reconnected with the others in Corfe); two late starters took the bus to Corfe and one other to Kingston, making for a total of n=20 on this Dorset delight under w=light-clouds-clearing-in-the-evening.<br /><br />One of the Corfe walkers stopped in the pub in Kingston for a drink and lite bite and met up with the late Kingston starter, eventually, these two reconnected with the rest of the Corfe starters who had picnics at Swyre Head....Many butterflies were spotted on route to Worborrow Bay where 8 swam and 1 paddled....This group arrived in Lulworth Cove with time to dine, with some going to the pub and others a fish and chip shop...To some surprise, they bumped into one of the late Corfe starters who had walked the original "inland ridge" route directly to Lulworth Cove.<br /><br />Meanwhile, the long walkers saw some stags and donkeys on the traverse across the heath where the heather is only just beginning to show some color and enjoyed an alfresco churchyard picnic where we met one of the late Corfe starters -- two of this group then set off for the rest of the walk; while the others washed their lunch down with a quick half in the garden of the pub with its expansive views to Corfe and beyond. Amply refreshed, we set off for the real highlight of the route, the dramatic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast...we caught up with the two who had set off from Kingston earlier in Worborrow Bay where 4 went swimming (making for a total of 12 swimmers for the day) before completing the epic journey in soft evening sunshine, arriving in Lulworth Cove in time for a drink and some chips before our awaiting chariots whisked us away to Wool for the 8:34 train and a jolly journey home....<br />Stargazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207931214700279104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-81976554302798293572019-08-03T09:30:40.658+01:002019-08-03T09:30:40.658+01:00A simple solution to not having a Network Railcard...A simple solution to not having a Network Railcard is to buy one. It pays for itself very quickly if you are a regular walker, and means you are independent. Google it. Having one also means you are more aware of the rip-off prices charged by some Meetup-only walking groups.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-29188287862636679022019-08-03T00:29:06.362+01:002019-08-03T00:29:06.362+01:00Stargazer thank you for your reply. I gather that ...Stargazer thank you for your reply. I gather that we meet at Wareham for the start of the walk... but i do not have a railcard. I was hoping to find others who is in the same boat as me who happen to be doing this walk tomorrow and may want to join me to buy a group save ticket. Thats all<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-26829516585872264262019-08-03T00:25:53.552+01:002019-08-03T00:25:53.552+01:00PeterG.. thank you for your reply. I do not have a...PeterG.. thank you for your reply. I do not have a network rail card but was hoping teo people might happen to go to Wareham to catch the 830am train. It looks like there is no one else but me. So i am going to abort my plans because i do not think i will pay the full price of ticket cost. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-46346154035707921862019-08-02T22:42:03.963+01:002019-08-02T22:42:03.963+01:00We are pretty independent , so group save doesn...We are pretty independent , so group save doesn't tend to work. A Network railcard gives the same discount.<br /><br />I'm getting the 0935 & walking from Corfe PeteGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558203384025520242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-71172542950653247182019-08-02T22:41:42.616+01:002019-08-02T22:41:42.616+01:00We typically meet on the train platform where the ...We typically meet on the train platform where the walk starts...in this case Wareham....the group is usually quite obvious.....Stargazerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207931214700279104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-42532308059730776252019-08-02T22:07:58.145+01:002019-08-02T22:07:58.145+01:00Can someone meet me at waterloo station under the ...Can someone meet me at waterloo station under the huge clock at 7.45 a.m. 8 a.m. the latest to buy a group saver ticket? If no one confirms i cant go...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-42443922173514898102019-08-02T21:37:27.000+01:002019-08-02T21:37:27.000+01:00Hello Karen,
I just want to know at what time we a...Hello Karen,<br />I just want to know at what time we are gathering at Waterloo station, in order to go together?<br />Can we precise a meeting point and a time please?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410387808702562140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-12433463549299418432019-08-02T20:31:18.463+01:002019-08-02T20:31:18.463+01:00Hi again, in the morning we are going to Wareham,...Hi again, in the morning we are going to Wareham, a stop before Wool. A return ticket to Wool is valid to Wareham. In the evening, we will return from Wool. Cheers, Karen Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-64078692390753254962019-08-02T20:00:39.266+01:002019-08-02T20:00:39.266+01:00Hello,
Thanks for replying
I have checked the nati...Hello,<br />Thanks for replying<br />I have checked the national rail website, apparently there's no train heading to Wool(thus passing by Wareham) and leaving London at 8:35, I found 08:05 and 09:05 as departure times<br />Could you please advise on which of these trains should I take?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410387808702562140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-40371661413308752092019-08-02T18:02:40.584+01:002019-08-02T18:02:40.584+01:00Thank you, Stargazer. Thank you, Stargazer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-12019310258501795712019-08-02T17:06:22.857+01:002019-08-02T17:06:22.857+01:00The walk starts in Wareham and finishes in Lulwort...The walk starts in Wareham and finishes in Lulworth cove where you then take a bus or taxi to Wool station. Since Wool station is further away, a day return to Wool will cover both your outward and return journeys and would be the most cost efficient ticket. Cheers, StargazerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-91301229225214377852019-08-02T14:09:20.550+01:002019-08-02T14:09:20.550+01:00Could Stargazer gaze on the questions, please? Che...Could Stargazer gaze on the questions, please? Cheers. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-91189461349842448062019-08-02T13:17:06.300+01:002019-08-02T13:17:06.300+01:00Hello,
I am intending to join you on this hike, al...Hello,<br />I am intending to join you on this hike, along with two other friends<br />In the description it says that we should buy a day return to Wool.<br />I am a little confused here because you said that the starting point is Wareham ( and not Wool) yet the return is from Wool station<br />So normally we should two single-route tickets (one from london to Wareham and the other from Wool to London)<br />Could you please clarify this<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03410387808702562140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-29792527521496946952019-08-01T18:45:07.166+01:002019-08-01T18:45:07.166+01:00For those preferring a later start while still enj...For those preferring a later start while still enjoying all the coastal section there is another option: catch the 9.35 train to Wareham followed by the 12.11 bus, but instead of getting off at Corfe Castle, stay on the bus another 6 min to the Scott Arms at Kingston.<br />You will arrive there at approximately the same time as those starting the walk in Corfe. I say this with confidence as this is what I did last year!<br />John Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-127288026697549092019-08-01T15:59:26.459+01:002019-08-01T15:59:26.459+01:00i hope to do this Dorset doddle as it is one of my...i hope to do this Dorset doddle as it is one of my fave walks Jane the sandwich shop in Corfe Castle is excellent<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-69053363423399171172019-07-30T18:31:41.913+01:002019-07-30T18:31:41.913+01:00Any advice on cheapest tickets? Thanks. Any advice on cheapest tickets? Thanks. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13665817.post-72715214158983967592019-07-27T14:40:00.533+01:002019-07-27T14:40:00.533+01:00The 'pub' in Kimmeridge is Clavell's R...The 'pub' in Kimmeridge is <a href="http://www.clavellsrestaurant.co.uk/eat/" rel="nofollow"><b>Clavell's Restaurant</b></a>. It's really a pub/restaurant, with a large beer garden at the front. Serves food all afternoon.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10491475051270094030noreply@blogger.com