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North Poorton walks
A challenging day-long hike taking in the beauty of West Dorset.
Visorando Member
20.24 mi
+1,893 ft
-1,893 ft
8 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Chideock (Dorset)
If you want beaches, cliffs, woodlands and meadows and a walk that will test your fitness, this is the one for you.
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.
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.
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.
Seatown from Charmouth via Golden Cap
3.93 mi
+925 ft
-902 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Charmouth (Dorset)
This linear Dorset walk follows the South West Coast Path from Charmouth to Seatown. The coastal scenery on this part of the Jurassic Coast is dramatic and the walk includes the highest point on the Dorest Coast at Golden Cap.
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.
Portland circular from the Martleaves Farm Campsite
8.54 mi
+554 ft
-564 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Weymouth (Dorset)
A nice, fairly easy wander around Portland from Martleaves campsite.
A nice stop-off for refreshments at Salt by the marina is worthwhile. Some of the climbs can be a bit challenging, but once at the top, the view from The View is stunning.
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!
Bishopswood Meadows (and Jan Hobbs) Nature Reserve
2.24 mi
+279 ft
-249 ft
1h 15
Easy
Departure from Otterford (Somerset)
Species-rich limestone and marshy meadows beside River Yarty.
Dundon Beacon Nature Reserve, Compton Dundon
2.42 mi
+315 ft
-305 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Compton Dundon (Somerset)
A mosaic of calcareous grassland, scrub, ancient oak woodland, secondary woodland and conifer plantation on Dundon Hill. The top of Dundon Hill features significant archaeological remains with a hill fort, Bronze Age round barrow and ancient quarry.
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!
White Field Nature Reserve, Butleigh
2.11 mi
+62 ft
-62 ft
1h 00
Easy
Departure from Butleigh (Somerset)
Unimproved neutral grassland and a small copse. The site has open access via rights of way from Butleigh. Please keep to the edges of the field until the hay has been cut.
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.
Blackbrook Meander
1.76 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 50
Easy
Departure from Taunton (Somerset)
A gentle meander alongside Blackbrook and around pleasant Hamilton Gault Park. The stream is a traffic-free route for wildlife in and out of the town, including otters and water voles. Come out on a summer evening and watch bats flying above your head catching insects.
River and Canal
1.63 mi
+16 ft
-16 ft
0h 45
Easy
Departure from Taunton (Somerset)
A pleasant route of reasonable distance, taking in a beautiful stretch of Taunton’s crowning glory the River Tone, and a quiet tract of the Bridgwater and Taunton canal. Wildlife abounds.
River Tone Story Trail
1.12 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 30
Easy
Departure from Taunton (Somerset)
Circular, family-fun story trail 1.5km riverside walk.
A Criss-Cross of Bridges
1.22 mi
+13 ft
-13 ft
0h 35
Easy
Departure from Taunton (Somerset)
Take in a lively stretch of the River Tone, a new wildlife mural, and the Mill Stream running through Goodland Gardens. Visit by day you’ll see Little Egrets hunting for fish, and at dusk, you might be joined by bats who are out hunting for their supper.
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.
Hawkridge Reservoir & Lime Kiln
Association / Club / Walk leader
2.49 mi
+335 ft
-318 ft
1h 25
Moderate
Departure from Spaxton (Somerset)
A circular walk around Hawkridge Reservoir with opportunities for some bird watching. Then through mixed woodland and across high pasture with views across to the Mendips and Glastonbury Tor. The mile extension takes in a renovated limekiln and a viewpoint on Hawkridge Common.
Steart Marshes
4.31 mi
+30 ft
-30 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Otterhampton (Somerset)
A circular walk through the newly created Steart Marshes along well made pathways, with an optional extension to the breach in the former sea defences on the River Parrett.
Nether Stowey and Fiddington
5.12 mi
+180 ft
-180 ft
2h 30
Easy
Departure from Nether Stowey (Somerset)
A circular walk through pastureland and country lanes to the tranquil village of Fiddington.
Through Nether Stowey, Friarn and Over Stowey
3.56 mi
+518 ft
-502 ft
2h 05
Moderate
Departure from Nether Stowey (Somerset)
A circular walk through pastureland, woodland and country lanes. Suitable for most weather conditions and seasons but stout footwear is essential. There are some stiles and two steep ascents.
Nether Stowey to Holford and back
8.01 mi
+1,316 ft
-1,296 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Nether Stowey (Somerset)
A circular day walk to The Plough Inn at Holford over the Quantocks, taking in part of the Coleridge Way, Walford’s Gibbet and Holford Combe with fine views of the Somerset Coast. There are some lengthy climbs and descents. Can get muddy in places.
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