Discover the picturesque village of Milton Abbas and visit its impressive Abbey. In contrast, climb the wooded hills to find the hidden St Catherine’s Chapel, looking down on the Abbey separated by a grassed staircase. Explore the woodland that once housed the first King of England’s army on their way to beat the invading Danes to then be greeted with views stretching across Dorset.
Distance: 3 miles/5km
Time: 1 hour
Total climb: 360ft’
Max height: 720ft.
Min height: 350ft.
Terrain: Track, path, and field.
Exertion: Easy
Start: In Milton Abbas village, park sensitively to other traffic (Postcode: DT11 0BP, Grid Reference: ST806017)
Map OS Explorer 117 Cerne Abbas and Bere Regis
How to get there: From Blandford Forum, take the A354 to Dorchester. At Winterbourne Whitechurch, take the second turning on the right hand side, just at the pub. After approximately 2 miles, turn left into the village of Milton Abbas.
Dogs: On leads where livestock is present and in accordance with any notices on the walk and The Countryside Code.
Refreshments: The Hambro Arms in Milton Abbas
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