The actual route taken is shown in Blue. I went anticlockwise.

The top of the Keep at Corfe Castle behind Ridgeway Hill

A telephoto shot of a Red Kite, or is it a Kestrel? hunting along the ridge..

Church Knowle beneath the ridge.

Cattle peacefully chewing the cud (with their eyes shut!) in the sunshine.

The signpost and memorial at a junction of six paths on the ridge.

Mary Baxter's memorial at the sign post. Her name appears on another description plate later.

Looking back (Eastwards) just before striking off to the South away from the ridge.

An old trackway through a wood near Whiteway Farm.

Now the route swings round towards Swyre head.

After a clear start, cloud has increased.

I had thought of walking up to Swyre Head, but I decided to strike North from Heaven's Gate (here) and head for Church Knowle.

The sun happened to come out at the Castle.

I suppose this tree had been struck by lightening at some stage.

Alpacas at Church Knowle.

The Old Rectory at Church Knowle.

St Peter's Church, Church Knowle.

Dating back to the early 13th century the building was affected by the heavy rains of winter 2014/15 and apparently is now suffering from subsidence. Its future seems in some doubt.

Church Knowle Lime Kiln.

This was unknown to me until this walk - the kiln can be found on the underhill bridleway between Church Knowle and Corfe Castle.

Good old Mary Baxter again - seen mentioned on her memorial up on the ridge high above this kiln.

Back to the Castle and the end of the walk, and one last picture.