Tyneham and Flower’s Barrow.

Discover the ruined village of Tyneham, frozen in time since being taken over by the army during WW2. Loved and lost by the residents, who once had hopes to return, today it is little more than crumbling ruins. Climb the hill to the Iron Age hillfort of Flower’s Barrow, with views stretching across the Jurassic Coastline as well as inland. Descend the cliff to meet the beach at Worbarrow Bay, with the option to return via the valley or have an extra explore to the top of the unforgiving Gad Cliff.

Distance: 4 miles/ 6km

Duration: 2 hours

Ability: Medium, two hard climbs, but one can be cut out if required.

Max Height: 600ft

Min Height: 0ft.

Total climb: 950ft            

Terrain: Path, track and field.

Map: OS Explorer OL15 Purbeck and South Dorset

Start Point: Tyneham Village car park (Postcode: BH20 5QF, Grid reference: SY882802, What Three Words: laws.processes.reflect)

How to Get There: From Wareham, head south on the A351. Take the right hand road down Grange Hill, signposted to Lulworth. Follow the road, past Steeple House and up the hill. Continue straight ahead onto the Army ranges and take the left hand, dead end road down into the village. The car park is at the end of the road.

Dogs: In accordance with the Countryside Code and any notices on route.

Refreshments: None on route, but along the coast to the East is the Square and Compass at Worth Matravers and to the West is the Lulworth Cove Inn at Lulworth

NB: This area is a working military zone and therefore is only open at weekends and certain other times of year. Please check the website for details.