Corfe Mullen

Civil Parish in Dorset East Dorset

England

Corfe Mullen

Ford At Corfe Mullen The ford at Corfe Mullen is secured by a locked pair of gates.
Ford At Corfe Mullen Credit: John Walton

Corfe Mullen is a civil parish located in the county of Dorset, England. It is situated approximately 4 miles southeast of the town of Wimborne Minster and about 10 miles northwest of the coastal city of Bournemouth. The parish covers an area of around 7 square miles and has a population of approximately 11,500 people.

The village of Corfe Mullen is known for its picturesque setting, surrounded by beautiful countryside and rolling hills. It has a rich history dating back to medieval times, with the ruins of Corfe Castle, a 12th-century fortress, located nearby. The castle, now managed by the National Trust, is a popular tourist attraction and offers stunning views of the surrounding area.

Corfe Mullen has a range of amenities and facilities to cater to its residents. These include a primary school, a secondary school, a library, a community center, and several shops, pubs, and restaurants. The village also boasts various sports facilities, including a cricket club, a football club, and a tennis club.

Transportation in Corfe Mullen is convenient, with good road links to nearby towns and cities. The A31 road runs through the village, connecting it to the wider road network. Public transportation is also available, with regular bus services connecting Corfe Mullen to Wimborne, Bournemouth, and other surrounding areas.

Overall, Corfe Mullen is a charming and vibrant village, offering a peaceful countryside setting while still providing easy access to nearby urban areas. It is a popular place to live for families and those seeking a relaxed and picturesque environment.

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Corfe Mullen Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 50.772461/-2.026829 or Grid Reference SY9896. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ford At Corfe Mullen The ford at Corfe Mullen is secured by a locked pair of gates.
Ford At Corfe Mullen
The ford at Corfe Mullen is secured by a locked pair of gates.
Footpath across golf course fairway A public right-of-way across one of the fairways at Broadstone Golf Course, at Corfe Hills.
Footpath across golf course fairway
A public right-of-way across one of the fairways at Broadstone Golf Course, at Corfe Hills.
Corfe and Barrow Hills Nature Reserve Looking towards Rushcombe Bottom, from the footpath across the Corfe and Barrow Hills Nature Reserve.
Corfe and Barrow Hills Nature Reserve
Looking towards Rushcombe Bottom, from the footpath across the Corfe and Barrow Hills Nature Reserve.
Remains of the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway The site of Corfe Mullen Junction, with some old crossing gates and an (extended) crossing keeper / signalman's house.
Remains of the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway
The site of Corfe Mullen Junction, with some old crossing gates and an (extended) crossing keeper / signalman's house.
Holme Bush Inn
Holme Bush Inn
Corfe Mullen, Rushall Lane Lane from Blandford Road North to Corfe Mullen; plantation, left, and properties and grazing land, right.
Corfe Mullen, Rushall Lane
Lane from Blandford Road North to Corfe Mullen; plantation, left, and properties and grazing land, right.
Corfe Mullen, plantation Stony Down Plantation - conifers with a little hardwood.
Corfe Mullen, plantation
Stony Down Plantation - conifers with a little hardwood.
Corfe Mullen, bridleway Bridleway and access road, from Rushall Lane to Upton Heath.
Corfe Mullen, bridleway
Bridleway and access road, from Rushall Lane to Upton Heath.
Corfe Mullen, timber Softwood logs awaiting collection in Stony Down Plantation.
Corfe Mullen, timber
Softwood logs awaiting collection in Stony Down Plantation.
Corfe Mullen, bridleway Across Stony Down Plantation, from Rushall Lane to Old Market Road.
Corfe Mullen, bridleway
Across Stony Down Plantation, from Rushall Lane to Old Market Road.
Corfe Mullen, plantation Stony Down Plantation - conifers with patches of hardwood.
Corfe Mullen, plantation
Stony Down Plantation - conifers with patches of hardwood.
Corfe Mullen, track junction From camera and ahead, the bridleway to Old Market Road; left and right, tracks belonging to a local camping business. Upgrading of the tracks seems to have caused local controversy: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://susanjefferies.mycouncillor.org.uk/2015/10/16/stoney-down-plantation/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://susanjefferies.mycouncillor.org.uk/2015/10/16/stoney-down-plantation/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Corfe Mullen, track junction
From camera and ahead, the bridleway to Old Market Road; left and right, tracks belonging to a local camping business. Upgrading of the tracks seems to have caused local controversy: LinkExternal link
Corfe Mullen, power lines Crossing Stony Down Plantation.
Corfe Mullen, power lines
Crossing Stony Down Plantation.
Corfe Mullen, bridleway Through Stony Down Plantation, from Rushall Lane to Old Market Road.
Corfe Mullen, bridleway
Through Stony Down Plantation, from Rushall Lane to Old Market Road.
Layby on the A31, Sleight
Layby on the A31, Sleight
Bale carrier on the A31, Sleight
Bale carrier on the A31, Sleight
Bale carrier on the A31, Sleight
Bale carrier on the A31, Sleight
Mill Street, Corfe Mullen
Mill Street, Corfe Mullen
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Corfe Mullen is located at Grid Ref: SY9896 (Lat: 50.772461, Lng: -2.026829)

Administrative County: Dorset

District: East Dorset

Police Authority: Dorset

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Located within 500m of 50.772461,-2.026829
Turning Circle
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Atkins Cross
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