WALKS IN DORSET at CORFE CASTLE & KINGSTON (4K)

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2 жыл бұрын

In this episode of my series “ Walks in Dorset” I take a walk in & around the pretty villages of Corfe Castle & Kingston. Once again I am accompanied by my Whippet, Logan.
My 5.5 mile circular route starts & finishes at Kingston which is situated about 2 miles South of Corfe Castle & 5 miles West of Swanage on the Isle of Purbeck. There is a free car park just to the West of Kingston village.
I start off at the magnificent church of St James in Kingston and then wander through the village, past the Scott Arms pub and the “old” church before heading North East into the countryside along the sides of fields. There are some stunning views to enjoy as I join the Purbeck Way (a Long Distance Path) towards Corfe Common and then the village of Corfe Castle itself.
There is so much to explore in the village - the church, the “tiny” town hall with it's museum & three pubs. The highlight of the walk is a visit to the remains of Corfe Castle - a truly magnificent sight set on a mound in between two ridges. The castle has so much history to discover and, of course, it provides a great opportunity for 360 degree views of the surrounding landscape.
After enjoying some light refreshments at the castle tea rooms I head on my homeward journey, Southwards, back to Kingston via Corfe Common and the pretty Blashenwell Farm.
I was filming on a glorious Spring day with plenty of sunshine & blue skies.
Map courtesy of Google Maps.
Music by Original Spruce (Copyright owner). Permission for me to use this track has been given to me by the copyright owner. 2022. Tracks (in order of appearance in the video): 1) Nicely Stone, 2) Pembrokeshire , 3) Eko Eko, 4) Marching The Moors, 5) Nicely Stone, 6)Pembrokeshire , 7) Eko Eko & 8) Martin Down. NB The first track (in the church) was not by Original Spruce. To download these tracks & other music by Original Spruce go to spruce1.bandcamp.com/album/fi...
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@zzzzz77771 10 ай бұрын

One of the best channels on youtube. A treasure. In an age of hot debate, insane politics, and social unrest...we all need a quite and peaceful walk through the countryside with an erudite gentleman and his canine companion, learning about the area as you go. A great channel, Dave. It really is.

@DaveFord 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comments. :)

@longhunter1951 7 ай бұрын

Thanks Dave and Logan for taking us along on your wonderful well presented walks. I grew up locally and your walks are a nice trip down memory lane for me. Steve

@DaveFord 7 ай бұрын

Thank you Steve and indeed thanks for watching.

@keithjoseph5671 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning walk in the countryside of England

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Keith. A super place with lots to explore for sure. Thanks again for watching.

@cathpeterson1944 4 ай бұрын

beautiful walk in the countryside to Colfe Castle

@Allegro-wp8xf Жыл бұрын

A really fantastic video, putting in all these historical facts puts an additional interest in the walk. Also, these videos do a service for people who cannot get out and about. Thankyou.

@DaveFord Жыл бұрын

Thank you & indeed thanks for watching.

@craigmarsh3221 2 жыл бұрын

Good evening Dave yet another fantastic video very enjoyable I have been past Corfe Castle many times but never stopped to have a look and take a walk I do recommend a trip on heritage railway thank you looking forward to the next video Craig

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig. Yes, Logan & I have just filmed a walk from Corfe to Swanage and then back to Corfe on the steam railway (Logan's first time on a train!). The video will be out later in the year.

@pamelaadler4341 Жыл бұрын

Dave and Logan....you are both an inspiration! Sitting in my living room on a small island in Washington State (Orcas Island) I keenly watch many of your videos...this walk to Corfe Castle we will also do this September...following, as best we can, in your footsteps! Thank you so very much for the informative, and thoroughly enjoyable videos!!

@DaveFord Жыл бұрын

Thanks Pamela. I hope that you have great weather when you make your trip.

@beejoyful7679 7 ай бұрын

What a glorious day! You're going to ruin England's reputation for bad weather, showing it off like this! Thank you for your devotion and passion in creating these lovely walks with Logan and Fiver. You are a gem on KZfaq and its thrilling to see more and more people find you, subscribe and also enjoy your videos. Well Done Dave and Logan and Fiver, too 🐾🐾

@DaveFord 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind comments and indeed thanks for watching.

@nickgough5348 2 жыл бұрын

Great film, love the area

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nick. So much to explore around there, for sure.

@chrispegman5462 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video Dave. Your channel is a little gem, glad I stumbled across it.

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris and indeed welcome to the channel! Thank you for watching.

@carltonjohnston8408 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave and Logie, we have just come back from two amazing weeks in the New Forest and Dorset. We did so many of your walks - Lymington, Bank, Linford, West Bay, Burley, Hale, Milton Abbas and Abbey, Kimmeridge Bay, Wilverley Enclosure, Corfe Castle, Cerne Abbas. They were all amazing, it’s hard to pick a favourite as they were all such lovely places. Milton Abbas was incredible - we think we saw that you signed the visitors book in the church. So a huge thank you for all your videos which helped us make our holiday so brilliant. Your videos are amazing, we love them so much. We so hoped we would bump into you and Logan. One place we did love that we are not sure if you’ve done a video on was the Tall Trees trail above Brockenhurst. Would love to watch you do a video there some day. Enjoy the rest of the summer : )

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Carlton. Sounds like you had a great holiday - you certainly packed a lot in! Yes, we have done a video on the "Tall Tree Trail" - although it was one of our first ones & the editing wasn't that great. All the best. Dave & Logan. Here is the link to the "Tall Trees Trail" video : kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qKh4drabs-C8hqc.html

@nadiacastagno1749 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you very much Dave. Beautiful places. Hugo for Logan.

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nadia and indeed thank you for watching.

@KarlWolfe-n3h 10 күн бұрын

Great video Dave. Shame the chem trails spoilt the beautiful sky. Keep them coming please.

@DaveFord 6 күн бұрын

Thank you.

@wiseowl6354 2 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video Dave & Logan showing our country, our England at its best. ❤️ Thank you for sharing.

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. It is such a historical castle and it is great that there is still a fair bit of it left to explore!

@alcollins5179 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely walk thank you Dave and Logan. Another walk close by Kingston is the 'Golden Bowl' which goes down to Chapman's Pool. Scott Arms does a wonderful tuna sandwich with salad and offers fantastic views to Corfe Castle.

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Al. I think that the view of Corfe Castle from the Scott Arms is one of the best "pub garden" views in Dorset for sure!

@markshrimpton3138 10 ай бұрын

Another lovely walk, thank you. I don’t know whether you are aware that Corfe Castle was the inspiration for Kirrin island in Enid Blyton’s Famous Five books. The author had many holidays in Dorset (up to three a year) and owned Manor Farm at Stourton Caundle near Sturminster Newton, which she would visit when in the area. This farm was the inspiration for the Famous Five book ‘Five on Finniston Farm’.

@DaveFord 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark and indeed thank you for the extra information about Enid Blyton.

@dafadowndilly8919 5 ай бұрын

Another lovely walk. Thank you. How come the sun always shines for you?😉

@DaveFord 5 ай бұрын

The sun always shines on DCW!

@jeanblemings5352 2 жыл бұрын

Super interesting video. I am behind with my you tube viewing as I took a holiday in Dorset recently staying for 3 days in Poole, 4 days in Lyme Regis and one day in Lymington on my way back. Got into Devon for a couple of walks too. Logan looked like he was drinking in all that history! I admire all the research you do. I think that is what make your videos quite special. And Logan !!

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jean. I have got a video walk at Lyme Regis coming out later in the Summer as well as one that went from Corfe Castle to Swanage (and back by steam train!). Cheers. Dave.

@jeanblemings5352 2 жыл бұрын

@@DaveFord I will look out for that one. I walked the coastal path both sides of Lyme from West Bay to Beer and also did an inland walk on Wessex Ridgeway / Monarch's Way via Hole Common and Wootton Fitzpane. Some of waymarking was a bit sketchy in places!

@angelanewman5566 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dave, such a beautiful walk in one of my favourite places - made me quite envious! Have you ever considered joining the National Trust, then the entrance to these places would be free.

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Angela. Good idea - I think I might join next year.

@PortsladeBySea 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent film Dave. Some friends and I recently stayed in Swanage and went on a guided tour of Corfe Castle, during which we learnt how to perform a medieval dance! Stunningly beautiful scenery. England at it’s absolute best. Loved the doggy gate! 🐕🐾🦴

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike. Now I would have paid good money to see your "Medieval Dance"!

@christinegibbins6105 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks Dave and Logan that is such a wonderful area, holds memories of camping at Wareham. I think the old machines might be apple crushers, there would have been a hopper on the top and the apples crushed by turning the wheel would fall into a trough then shovelled up on the cider press. Take care,

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info about the old machines Christine - that makes sense now! Cheers. Dave.

@thesolitarycyclist9005 Жыл бұрын

Another great walk Dave, thanks. Have you considered doing a walk around Old Wardour Castle, another ruin from the Civil War? Just over the "border" in Wiltshire but still in Cranborne Chase and steeped in atmosphere! Best Wishes John

@DaveFord Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendation John. Will put that on my list for next year. Cheers. Dave.

@justwalk-travelasmrchannel5036 2 жыл бұрын

this is super nice! So Cool! plus 1 fan here! 😍

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@josephinewelch3803 2 жыл бұрын

lovely walk Dave and with the history of Corfe Castle very interesting

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Josephine and indeed thank you for watching.

@XHyperlapseTravelChannel-vr8ph 2 жыл бұрын

Just wow!! 😍 Nice!! New friend here!

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@gillhargrove6807 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Church

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

It certainly is impressive!

@Originalspruce 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Dave. I've sat in the beer garden of that pub in Kingston looking over towards Corfe. An idyllic place for a pint!👌

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark. Certainly a "pub with a view" for sure!

@lionelmarytravels6003 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful walk Dave. I’ve been to the castle many times in my life and can even remember when parking was free! Not so familiar with Kingston though, but it certainly looked a lovely village. There is a lot of history around Corfu Castle, as you rightly pointed out. I believe they used gunpowder to blow the walls up, which is why huge sections are lying halfway down the bank. Thanks for showing us on a glorious day.

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lionel. Yes, it is a great place for an exploration - so much history there.

@richardlongmuir8348 11 ай бұрын

The difference between walking with a Whippet and a Working Cocker,my girl would be going nuts in the undergrowth,nose pressed to the ground😂

@DaveFord 11 ай бұрын

Logan is a good lad ...... but when a squirrel turns up then ......!

@cathydyer3774 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. Great walk on a beautiful day and a good history lesson. What age is Logan and I bet he needs a lot of bottled water on your walks.

@DaveFord Жыл бұрын

Thank you Cathy. Logan is seven years old. Yes, I always carry water for him when out on walks - he even has his own collapsible water bowl! Thanks for watching.

@cathydyer3774 Жыл бұрын

@@DaveFord thank you for reply.

@rayyerbury2006 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely video as usual Dave. BtW, what video editing software do you use? The videos are awesome

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Ray. I use Videopad. Whilst technically you can use it for free, I found that 20% of the time when you finished & started to export the video, the software wouldn't go further unless you bought it. So I ended up buying the software (they just send you a code!) for £70 & I now have it for ever. They produce a series of mini tutorials on video (youtube) on various aspects (ie how to add a picture) which makes it easy for the novice just starting. The editing software itself can be a bit "clanky" at times but it does all the basics and everything that I need for my videos. I believe that Davinci Resolve (which is also free) is better & more advanced but I am so used to Videopad I will probably stick with that. I film all my videos in 4K which does produced big files but I think it is worth the effort - especially if folk are watching HD on their TV screens. Cheers. Dave.

@rayyerbury2006 2 жыл бұрын

@@DaveFord Hi Dave, thanks for the info i will try it. Fyi My late wife and i now live in Australia and your videos brought her (and me) a lot of pleasure during her final few months. She was from Dibden Perlieu / new forest so really enjoyed seeing places she had been to, let alone finding out so many interesting facts she never knew. They were of comfort for us both. Keep up the great work mate.

@DaveFord 2 жыл бұрын

@@rayyerbury2006 Sorry to learn about your recent loss, Ray. Thank you for your kind comments.