The Purbeck Plod JUNE 2026

🗓️ Sunday 21st June 2026

Take part in the annual Purbeck Plod – a walk/run challenge along the South West Coast Path, starting from Swanage Pier.

There are three routes to choose from, with walk-only options if you’re not a runner.

Dorset coastal walk

The start point for all three routes is Swanage Pier, and the finishing point, where you’ll receive your finisher’s certificate, is All Saints Church Hall in Swanage.

Various checkpoints along the way provide cold drinks and biscuits, and light refreshments are provided at the finish.

Swanage Pier & ridgeway
Kimmeridge Bay & Clavell Tower

The Routes

(Please note the below routes are from last year, so they may be tweaked nearer the time).

25 Mile: Walk/Run

Starting at Swanage Pier, you’ll head out along the South West Coast Path, past St Aldhelm’s Head, Kingston, Kimmeridge, Steeple and Corfe, returning to Swanage to finish at All Saints Church Hall.

  • Start time walkers: 8.30am
  • Start time runners: 9.30am

16 Mile: Walk Only

Route is as above, except you’ll head down to Corfe from Kingston before returning to All Saints in Swanage. 

  • Start time: 8.30am

12 Mile: Walk Only

Route as above, but you’ll leave the coast path at Winspit, head to Worth Matravers, and return to Swanage via the Priest’s Way.

  • Start time: 9.35am

Tickets

Tickets include refreshments at checkpoints and at the finish line, plus certificate for all finishers and transport to the finish point for retirements.

East Dorset Ramblers

The Purbeck Plod began life in 1965 and, after a brief hiatus in 2002, was reintroduced by the East Dorset Ramblers Group in 2008, and it’s been going strong ever since.

The group puts on social events and regular walks of various lengths throughout the year and you’re invited to join up to three Ramblers’ Walks before committing to joining.

Members tend to live in East Dorset and Purbeck, as well as the wider BCP area.

The group is always open to new members – if you would like to help out on the day or join the group, you can get in touch via the Ramblers’ website: www.eastdorsetramblers.org.uk/purbeckplod.html

The Purbeck Plod 2026 - East Dorset Ramblers
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