Wander through the high hills of the Tarrant Valley. Surrounded by ancient earthworks, Roman villas and a Roman road that still slices through the landscape on its way to Badbury Rings. Explore the wild woodland that circles the Estate of Eastbury. Once one of the biggest houses in the country and now just a shadow of its former self.
Distance: 4.5 miles/7km
Time: 2 hours
Total climb: 345.5 ft
Max height: 375 ft
Mum height: 225 ft
Terrain: Track, path and field.
Exertion: Medium. Some mud after rain.
Start: Tarrant Gunville Church (Grid Ref: ST925136, Postcode DT118JJ). Parking is limited.
Map: OS Explorer 118 Shaftesbury and Cranborne Chase
How to get there: From the south via the A354 or from the north via the A350.
Dogs: On leads where livestock is present and in accordance with any notices on the walk and The Countryside Code.
Refreshments: Home Farm for tea, coffee, cake and light meals. Found at the top of the hill from the Church (Open Wednesday to Saturday 9:00-17:00 and Sunday 10:00-16:00).
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