Tolpuddle and Weatherby Castle

Starting under the canopy of the the famous Tolpuddle Martyrs Tree, cross the medieval landscape to Milborne St Andrew, passing through the earthworks of the older settlement. Return via the Hillfort of Weatherby with its dramatic obelisk hidden in in the centre, amongst the trees. Cross the little Bere Stream using the route of the Roman road, taking you directly to the farm bridge, over modern day A35, and back to the village of Tolpuddle

_{Distance: 5 miles, 8km
Time: 2 hours
Total climb: 525ft
Max height: 380ft
Min height: 170ft
Terrain: Track, path, road and field.
Exertion: Medium. The two climbs, out of Tolpuddle and up to the fort, can be quite a challenge.
Start: The Tolpuddle Martyrs Tree (Postcode DT2 7EX).
Map: OS Explorer OL15 Purbeck and South Dorset
How to get there: From Dorchester take the A35 eastwards and turn off at Puddletown. Head towards Athelhampton, taking you on to Tolpuddle. From Bournemouth, travel through Bere Regis on the A35 and take the next turning on your left off the dual carriageway, turn right to shortly enter Tolpuddle. The Martyrs tree is in the centre of the village to the east of St Johns Church.
Dogs: On leads where livestock is present and in accordance with any notices on the walk and The Countryside Code.
Refreshments: The Martyrs Inn, Tolpuddle.}