ISLE OF PURBECK

WEEKEND 22.9. – 23.9. 2007

Isle of Purbeck though not actually an island, it does have an insular and distinctive feel. It can be a difficult destination to reach, but its villages are immensely pretty, no more so than Corfe Castle, with its majestic ruins. Dorset Coast Path provides access to the oily shales of Kimmeridge Bay, the spectacular cove at Lulworth and the much-photographed natural arch of Durdle Door.

Saturday 22^nd

·         South west train to Wool

·         Walk (6km) to the hostel (please consider this when packing your rucksack

    and asses well the necessity of things you carry with you)

·         Signing in

·         Walk (10 km) along the coast and evening chill out on the beach

Highlights:  Lulworth Cove, a perfect shell-shaped bite formed when the sea broke through a weakness in the cliffs and then gnawed away at them from behind, forming a circular cave which eventually collapsed to leave a bay enclosed by sandstone cliffs.

                   Stair Hole is a roofless sea cave riddled with arches that will eventually

                    collapse to form another Lulworth.

                   Durdle Door, the famous limestone arch appeals to serious geologist

                    and casual sightseer alike.

·         Evening meal, common time…

Sunday 23 ^rd

·         Breakfast & signing off the hostel

·         “Corfe castle conquest” - (14  km) to the romantic ruins crowning the

        hill behind the village of Corfe Castle (again all warriors please assess your

        equipment beforehand)

·         Bus to Wareham town to catch the train to London

Outward journey: South West train from London to Wool.

Return journey: Bus from Corfe Castle village to Wareham and from there South West train to London

Location: Dorset, Wareham, West Lulworth

Lulworth Cove Youth Hostel is situated on the edge of the tranquil fishing village of West Lulworth. Surrounded by field and wonderful views of the Dorset hills, it’s a mile walk to the oyster-shaped Lulworth Cove. As the South West Coastal Path passes close by, this is a great retreat for walkers. Durdle Door has a lovely beach and is also conveniently close.

Facilities:

·         Fully equipped self-catering kitchen with oven/cooker, fridge and a freezer

·         Shower and toilet facilities

·         Lounge

·         Drying area

Outdoor clothing

Firm walking shoes

" Food (basic store available, pubs and restaurants in the village)

Slippers

Towel

Pocket money (for your spending)

You will not need a sleeping bag

“He who would travel happily must travel light.”

Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Places available: 10

Price: £50

Including accommodation, return train ticket, program&guide

Registration:

To register for the trip please:

§        send the confirmation to our email L2L@inbox.com (please use subject “REGISTRATION FOR ISLE OF PURBECK”)

§        following your registration we will send you payment instructions

§        once we receive the payment your registration is completed

As the number of places is limited to 10, they will be allocated on first registered & paid first served basis.

If you have any questions regarding transport, program, accommodation etc. please do not hesitate to write us on [email protected] .

We are looking forward to seeing you soon

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