TWO GO ON AN ADVENTURE
Duration
Three days
When
October 2021
Why?
Corfe makes the ideal base for exploring scenic surroundings
As the dramatic ruined tower came into view, perched on the hilltop above the footpath that husband Ro and I were following, my thoughts turned to one of my favourite childhood books.
Enid Blyton’s Five on a Treasure Island, the first in the delightful Famous Five series, describes a ruined castle of white stone with “broken archways, tumbledown towers, ruined walls”, in which jackdaws made nests. I could easily imagine Julian, Dick, Anne, George and Timmy the dog running around the hilltop preparing for adventures – and picnics.
Enid Blyton holidayed in Dorset several times a year for much of her life, and based George’s family home at Kirrin Island on the ruined structure of Corfe Castle.
The castle is a pleasant stroll of about a mile – with scenic views of the Purbeck Hills – from the Corfe Castle campsite, which was our base for the weekend.
Ro had rolled his eyes at
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