From the Langton Arms, deep in the Tarrant Valley, explore the village and find its rare packhorse bridge. Follow the footsteps of medieval travellers, crossing the path of the Roman soldiers and up to the woods on the chalk hills. Discover Tarrant Rushton airfield, which played a crucial role in WW2 but is now just crumbling walls in the woodland. Return to the valley to wander through farms and fields and back to the pub for refreshment!
Distance: 8 Miles
Time: 3 hours
Total climb: 550ft
Max height: 400ft
Min height: 160ft
Terrain: Track, path and airfield, small amount of road.
Exertion: Medium. Some mud after rain.
Start: Langton Arms car park (Grid Ref: ST944088, Postcode DT11 8RX).
Map: OS Explorer 118 Shaftesbury and Cranborne Chase
How to get there: From the A354, turn off at Tarrant Hinton. From the B3082, Turn off at Tarrant Keyneston. The pub is signposted in the valley.
Dogs: On leads where livestock is present and in accordance with any notices on the walk and The Countryside Code. The woods contain much wildlife and the airfield is very open, so temptations exist for dogs that are difficult to control. Dogs may need a little help over some stiles, other gates require opening.
Refreshments: The Langton Arms and, on Sundays during July and August, cream teas at the village hall.
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