THE RAMBLERS
EAST DORSET GROUP

The Purbeck Plod was introduced in 1965 and ran yearly through to 2002. Our Group re-introduced the walk in 2008 adding the options of a 25 mile run and a 16 mile walk and in 2018 a 12 mile route was added for walkers. You can see the route summaries here or can view the full routes for the 25 and 16 mile walks and run and the 12 mile walk. For copyright reasons we cannot display Ordnance Survey maps but you can download the routes for your gps here.

The challenge isn't just in the distance. There are a lot of climbs along the way. On the 25 mile route these add up to about 4,300 feet and on the 16 mile route, they add up to about 2,700 feet.

Each year we ask East Dorset Group members to provide some assistance. Please contact us if you would like to help.

Purbeck Plod 2025

We now have a date for a 2025 Purbeck Plod, the 22nd of June but we cannot be certain it will run until nearer the time. The sticking point each year is in being able to find sufficient volunteers to man the checkpoints and take on all the other duties. Please give some thought to volunteering to help with this much-loved event to keep it running for years to come. Please contact us if you would like to help.

Purbeck Plod 2024

The 2024 Purbeck Plod took place on Sunday 23rd June. The 25 mile run and walk followed a revised route via Kingston and Swyre Head to avoid the cliff falls between Chapman's Pool and Houns-tout. Some have told us that the route this year was better and gave more spectacular views. The new route was very slightly shorter by less than half a mile, and reduced the cumulative ascent of the 25 mile walk by nearly 500 feet.

130 started of which 125 finished their chosen route. This year the shorter routes proved very popular with more entering the 12 mile route than ever before.

The Purbeck Plod was first organised over 50 years ago and has been run virtually every year. We hope to see you again in 2025.

If you think there are any inaccuracies or you would like your name removed from the list please email us using the contact details below.

Purbeck Plod 2023

The 2023 Plod took place on 25th June. Walkers and runners found it very hot during the morning but encountered a cooling breeze in some places during the afternoon. There was not a drop of rain. Here are the results. Congratulations to you all.

If you think there are any inaccuracies or you would like your name removed from the list please email us using the contact details below.

Purbeck Plod 2022

The 2022 Purbeck Plod took place on 26th June in good walking weather, although at times very windy on the Coastal Path and in exposed areas. Here are the results. Congratulations to you all.

Page updated 7th July 2024

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