Leigh, The Castle and The Miz Maze.

The small, quiet village of Leigh has a suspicious and mysterious past. Today it is home to a modern village Hall hosting popular events. A few hundred years ago, the village used to be host to witches. The Miz Maze, now nothing but lumps and bumps in the landscape, was where the last witch to be executed was arrested, dancing in the rings in the moonlight. Nearby is the medieval Castle sitting at the top of a hill, on private land, hidden within trees, its stories never to be told, until maybe one day….

Distance: 4 miles/6 km
Time: 2 hours
Total climb: 180ft.
Max height: 350ft.
Min height: 200ft.
Terrain: Track, path, road and field.
Exertion: Easy.
Start: Leigh Village Hall (Postcode: DT9 6HL, Grid reference: ST619085).
Map: OS Explorer 117 Cerne Abbas and Bere Regis
How to get there: From Sherborne take the A352 south to Dorchester. As you approach Longburton, take the road on the right, signposted to Leigh, and continue for approximately 4 miles. On reaching a T junction, turn right and continue on into the village. When you reach the cross, turn left and the Village Hall car park is shortly on your left.

Dogs: On leads where livestock is present and in accordance with any notices on the walk and The Countryside Code.
Refreshments: None on route. Nearby are The White Hart in Yetminster and The Chetnole Inn in Chetnole. However, Chrissie’s Kitchen, opposite the church, does supply marmalades, jams and chutneys!