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Hanford walks
An exploratory ramble around Iwerne Minster
Visorando Member
3.62 mi
+240 ft
-233 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Iwerne Minster (Dorset)
A gentle exploratory ramble along nearby footpaths with pleasant views. Nothing onerous.
Win Green & Tollard Royal
9.44 mi
+948 ft
-938 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Donhead St. Mary (Wiltshire)
A walk from Wiltshire's highest point and through the villages of Tollard Royal and Berwick St James
In Search of Kitt's Grave : in memory of Kay Chalk 1929 - 2019
9.14 mi
+666 ft
-669 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Martin (Hampshire)
A glorious walk in the hills between Martin Down and the Chalk Valley taking in Vernditch Chase, Marleycombe Hill, Church Bottom and Middleton Down Nature Reserve
Cerne Abbas circuit
3.07 mi
+459 ft
-453 ft
1h 50
Moderate
Departure from Cerne Abbas (Dorset)
A circular walk giving beautiful views over the surrounding countryside of rolling hills and meadows.
South Cadbury, Somerset
9.04 mi
+719 ft
-722 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from South Cadbury and Sutton Montis (Somerset)
The walk follows the Corton Ridge and offers great views across the Somerset Levels and the Dorset Hills. It has great historic significance as Cadbury Castle is reputed to be Camelot King Arthur's Castle. You also cross the ancient medieval village of Whitcombe. It's an up and downer and can be boggy in wet weather. As an incentive there are two great pubs you can call in at!
West Lulworth to Mupe Bay
3.86 mi
+856 ft
-866 ft
2h 30
Difficult
Departure from West Lulworth (Dorset)
A wonderful peaceful walk to the hidden gem of Mupe Bay. Super coastal views and some nice hills too!
Osmington Bay
6.55 mi
+810 ft
-807 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Osmington (Dorset)
A hilly walk with fantastic views over Osmington Bay starting from the pretty village of Osmington. Not suitable for children as parts of the walk are along public roads with a few road crossings.
Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
2.07 mi
+505 ft
-502 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from West Lulworth (Dorset)
Lulworth Cover and Durdle Door are two of the best known features of Dorset's Jurassic Coast. This short walk includes some uphill walking but the path is good and well graded.
Godshill and Castle Hill
National Park2.61 mi
+151 ft
-151 ft
1h 20
Easy
Departure from New Forest (Hampshire)
This walk takes you along quiet field and woodland paths to the site of an Iron Age hill fort. It then continues to a stream-side hamlet on the edge of Castle Hill. There are views across the beautiful Avon Valley with its wildlife-rich water meadows and pasture and an optional detour to Castle Hill fort before returning along field and woodland paths to Godshill.
Old Harry & Ballard Down from Studland
5.22 mi
+653 ft
-650 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Studland (Dorset)
A short Dorset walk that takes in some of the wonderful geological features of the Jurrassic Coast close to Studland. The walk also provides wonderful views across Swanage Bay.
Evercreech to Batcombe and back along the River Alham
8.49 mi
+614 ft
-630 ft
4h 25
Easy
Departure from Evercreech (Somerset)
A thoroughly pleasant and not very arduous walk from Evercreech to Chesterblade, then to Batcombe and back along the River Alham. There are quite a few hills but none of them are very long and the total ascent of the walk is surprisingly modest.
From Dinosaurs' tracks in Acton to Swanage via Durlston Head Castle
6.23 mi
+623 ft
-1,093 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Langton Matravers (Dorset)
The walk takes you to the recently discovered dinosaurs' tracks, the little bay on the Channel (Dancing Ledge), and on top of the cliffs before reaching the Southern part of Swanage via the Durlston Head Castle. Enjoy the magnificent sea view and the wild South West Coast Path all along.
Tuckton/Wick to Hengistbury Head and back
5.89 mi
+59 ft
-46 ft
2h 45
Easy
Departure from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A circular walk from Tuckton/Wick to Hengistbury Head using path along the river Stour and Christchurch harbour.
St Aldhelm's Head near Worth Matravers
4.03 mi
+495 ft
-502 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Worth Matravers (Dorset)
A short Dorset walk in the Isle of Purbeck enjoying the beautiful coastal scenery of St Aldhelms Head. The route uses a section of the South West Coast Path and is an ideal choice for a sunny afternoon.
Rodden and Langton Herring from Abbotsbury
9.10 mi
+699 ft
-699 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Abbotsbury (Dorset)
A Dorset walk that explores the pleasant landscape to the east of the pretty village of Abbotsbury. The ropute includes a section of the South West Coast path including a potion along the shores of West Fleet, the lagoon behind Chesil Beach.
Frome to Whatley and Nunney
9.56 mi
+482 ft
-479 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Frome (Somerset)
A circular walk from Frome to Whatley, then to Nunney along Nunney Combe and back to Frome via Critchill Farm.
It features the eastern end of the East Mendip Way.
Cranmore Tower to Shepton Mallet
4.88 mi
+167 ft
-659 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Cranmore (Somerset)
This walk is intended as the return leg to the central section of the East Mendip Way from Shepton Mallet to Cranmore Tower and is originally published on the East Mendip Way Facebook page.
St. Catherine Chapel
2.60 mi
+279 ft
-266 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Abbotsbury (Dorset)
Easy walk with a short climb to St Catherine's Chapel, which is based on a small hill. At the top, it offers a nice 360° viewpoint.
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- Farnham
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- Fontmell Magna
- Gillingham
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- Hazelbury Bryan
- Hilton
- Hinton St. Mary
- Ibberton
- Iwerne Courtney or Shroton
- Iwerne Minster
- Iwerne Stepleton
- Kington Magna
- Langton Long Blandford
- Lydlinch
- Lytchett Matravers
- Manston
- Mappowder
- Margaret Marsh
- Marnhull
- Melbury Abbas
- Melcombe Horsey
- Milborne St. Andrew
- Milton Abbas
- Morden
- Motcombe
- Okeford Fitzpaine
- Pimperne
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- Spetisbury
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