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                 A challenging day-long hike taking in the beauty of West Dorset.
                A challenging day-long hike taking in the beauty of West Dorset.            
            
        
                If you want beaches, cliffs, woodlands and meadows and a walk that will test your fitness, this is the one for you.            
            
            
    
                 Seatown from Charmouth via Golden Cap
                Seatown from Charmouth via Golden Cap            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 St. Catherine Chapel
                St. Catherine Chapel            
            
         
        
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Rodden and Langton Herring from Abbotsbury
                Rodden and Langton Herring from Abbotsbury            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Cerne Abbas circuit
                Cerne Abbas circuit            
            
        
                A circular walk giving beautiful views over the surrounding countryside of rolling hills and meadows.            
            
            
    
                 Bishopswood Meadows (and Jan Hobbs) Nature Reserve
                Bishopswood Meadows (and Jan Hobbs) Nature Reserve            
            
        
                Species-rich limestone and marshy meadows beside River Yarty.            
            
            
    
                 Colwell Woods/Offwell Woods
                Colwell Woods/Offwell Woods            
            
        
                Honiton town centre walk to Colwell Woods/Offwell Woods.            
            
            
    
                 Osmington Bay
                Osmington Bay            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Quants Nature Reserve
                Quants Nature Reserve            
            
        
                Mosaic of relic heathy grassland and ancient and secondary woodland on the steep north-facing slope of Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).            
            
            
    
                 Blackbrook Meander
                Blackbrook Meander            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 South Cadbury, Somerset
                South Cadbury, 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!            
            
            
    
                 River Tone Story Trail
                River Tone Story Trail            
            
        
                Circular, family-fun story trail 1.5km riverside walk.            
            
            
    
                 River and Canal
                River and Canal            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 A Criss-Cross of Bridges
                A Criss-Cross of Bridges            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Culmstock Beacon Easy
                Culmstock Beacon Easy            
            
        
                An easy, family-friendly circular walk out to Culmstock Beacon, returning via Culm Davy woods. Includes woodland and heathland walking, with stunning views from the Beacon - if the weather plays nicely!            
            
            
    
                 Dundon Beacon Nature Reserve, Compton Dundon
                Dundon Beacon Nature Reserve, Compton Dundon            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 White Field Nature Reserve, Butleigh
                White Field Nature Reserve, Butleigh            
            
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 An easy stroll around Nynehead in Somerset
                An easy stroll around Nynehead in Somerset            
            
         
        
        
                This is a very easy, West Somerset walk around Nynehead. If you're a fan of Industrial Heritage, this is a walk-through history lesson is tucked into the landscape surrounding the village; add in great views and a fairly level route and you have a near-perfect short ramble with lots of interest on the way.            
            
            
    
                 Lydeard Hill to Wills Neck
                Lydeard Hill to Wills Neck            
            
        
                A short easy stroll to the highest point of the Quantock Hills. Do choose a day with good visibility as the views in all directions are extensive.            
            
            
    
                 Hawkridge Reservoir & Lime Kiln
                Hawkridge Reservoir & Lime Kiln            
            
         
        
        
                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.            
            
            
    
                 Plainfield to Wills Neck
                Plainfield to Wills Neck            
            
        
                This walk in the Quantock Hills takes you to Wills Neck the highest point in this Area of Outsanding Natural Beauty. There is a sharp climb to start before you start to enjoy the extensive views.            
            
            
    
                 Aisholt and Pepperhill Farm Circular
                Aisholt and Pepperhill Farm Circular            
            
         
        
        
                A circular walk through woodland and farmland with occasional lane walking, taking in part of the Quantock Greenway. There are fine views across The Somerset Levels and the Bristol Channel to the Mendips and Glastonbury Tor.            
            
            
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