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The Obelisk and Agglestone Rock, Studland, Dorset

This circular walk climbs up to Ballard Down, walks along it to the Obelisk then over to the Purbeck Golf Course. From the Golf Course the walk continues across Godlingston Heath and Agglestone Rock before returning to Studland.

See the detailed walk directions. Alternatively download the picture guide [help] for this walk.

The Agglestone legend is that the devil threw the stone from the Isle of Wight with the intention of flattening Corfe Castle.

Please check our walk preparation guide.

Distance: 4.6 miles / 7.4 km Date: Apr 2009 Climb: 910 feet / 277 m Walk Duration: 2 hr 30 mins Difficulty: Moderate Calories used: 690 kcals

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