Virtual Swanage
The Isle of Purbeck
Outdoors

Introduction

Arne

A small village at the northern end of the Isle of Purbeck. Visit the RSPB nature reserve to see many rare birds and animals.

Beaches around Purbeck

The area has many wonderful beaches.

Church Knowle

West of the famous Corfe Castle, Church Knowle is a village that dates back over 700 years.

Corfe Castle

Built by the Normans, destroyed during the civil war, Corfe Castle stands as the gateway between the Purbeck Hills.

Creech

A small village to the west of the Isle of Purbeck.

Durlston Country Park

260 acres of nature reserve on the southern edge of Swanage. Durlston Country Park is a part of the Jurassic Coast world herritage site.

Jurassic Coast

The Jurassic Coast is a 95 mile stretch of outstanding geology in between Dorset and East Devon which is now designated as a World Heritage Site.

Kimmeridge

A small village on the southern coast of the Isle of Purbeck.

Kingston

Kingston is a small village situated approximately 2 miles south of Corfe Castle at the top of the southern ridge of the Purbeck hills.

Langton Matravers

A large village west of Swanage.

Old Harry Rocks

A series of chalk stacks at the start of the Jurassic Coast world herritage site.

Parks and Gardens

Find out about the various parks and gardens that can be found within the Isle of Purbeck.

Purbeck Countryside

The Isle of Purbeck has a beautiful and varied countryside that will appeal to walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

Studland

Studland Village is approximately 5 miles from Swanage. Studland beach and the surrounding area is an area of outstanding natural beauty and the National Trust owns a large area which is open to the public.

Tyneham Village

Tyneham is a small abandoned village around 5 miles west of Corfe Castle.

Wareham

Wareham, a Saxon walled town is on the north edge of the Isle of Purbeck, between the rivers Frome and Piddle.

Worth Matravers

Worth Matravers lies appropriately 4 miles west of Swanage and 3 miles south of Corfe Castle.