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WALKING
There are bridleways running east and west from the village, and from
these footpaths run southward toward the coast and northward towards
Wool and the valley of the River Frome. The Lulworth Estate has opened
up a network of permissive footpaths which link in with these, so some
interesting walks from the house are possible.
In 2008 a new path was opened across the army ranges at East Lulworth allowing direct walking access to the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline from Coombe Keynes to Arish Mel and the Southwest Coast Path.
The coast path is also accessible
at West Lulworth and Kimmeridge, and there are spectacular views to be gained from
this, particularly in the army firing ranges east of Lulworth Cove and
around the deserted village of Tyneham. Inland, there is also much Forestry
Commission land and heathland for a different walking experience.
PLACES
TO VISIT
The area is rich in wildlife, particularly in and around the army ranges,
with several species of deer regularly seen, and a great variety of
birds. There are a number of reserves, particularly around Poole Harbour,
including one on Brownsea
Island. We also have a large marine conservation area off the coast,
including an underwater nature trail which divers can follow
Lulworth Castle is only a couple of miles from us and makes a pleasant
stroll. This seventeenth century building was gutted by fire in 1929.
It was under repair by English Heritage for several years and is now
open to the public.
Large areas of the Isle of Purbeck now belong to the National Trust,
including:
* Corfe
Castle, a magnificent ruin
* Tracts of coastline and heathland
* Lawrence
of Arabia's cottage at Clouds Hill near Bovington
* Thomas
Hardy's birthplace at Higher Bockhampton and the author's later
home in Dorchester
* Kingston
Lacy House, a large estate near Wimborne Minster
Dorset is rich in prehistoric monuments, including 29 iron-age hill
fort, most famously Badbury Rings and Maiden Castle.
Coombe Keynes is well placed for access to all these attractions and
many of our guests find us a convenient base for day trips much further
afield. Not only are Wareham, Corfe Castle, Weymouth and Dorchester,
Poole and Bournemouth, Wimborne and Blandford Forum easily accessible
by road, but many are equally easily reached by train from Wool Station,
only two miles from us.
At present the Wareham to Swanage line via Corfe Castle is not connected,
but the Swanage
Railway Company has managed to reinstate it between Swanage and
Corfe Castle and regularly runs steam trains on it; they even let you
drive sometimes!
In season you can park your car just outside Corfe Castle and ride to
Swanage and back by steam train.
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