Starting in the doubly Thankful Village of Langton Herring, home to the monolith that drinks from the sea, walk to the Fleet Lagoon. Follow the water parallel to Chesil Beach, accompanied by a full range of wildlife. Pass Moonfleet Manor with its smuggling tales, real or not, and on to the fossil filled beach of Butterstreet Cove. Discover the remains of Old Fleet church washed away by a tsunami. Return via the hills, woods and farms back to the village of Langton Herring.
Distance: 5.5 miles/9 km
Time: 2 hours
Total climb: 390ft.
Max height: 220ft.
Min height: 0ft.
Terrain: Track, path, road, beach and field.
Exertion: Easy
Start: The Elm Tree Inn (Postcode: DT3 4HU, Grid reference: SY614824)
Map OS Explorer OL15 Purbeck & South Dorset
How to get there: From Weymouth take the B3157 towards Chickerell. After about two miles at Langton Cross (look out for the monolith!) take the left hand fork to Langton Herring and when in the village take the first left to reach the pub.
Dogs: On leads where livestock is present and in accordance with any notices on the walk and The Countryside Code.
Refreshments: The Elm Tree Inn (recently re-opened!), The Moonfleet Manor Hotel or The Kings Arms in Portesham
Neighbouring Walks: Rodden, Portesham, Abbotsbury Railway, Higher Moor and Fortuneswell
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