A short but sweet explore of the slopes of Ibberton. The hills divde Dorset into different patterns of North and South, visible from the peak of Ibberton. Walk in the footsteps of Roman soldiers as well as the writer Thomas Hardy.
Distance: 3 miles/ 5km
Duration: 1.5 hours
Ability: Easy, short, good for kids.
Terrain: Path, track, road and field. Very chalky, not that muddy!
Total Climb: 266ft
Max Height: 810ft
Min Height: 560ft
Map: OS Explorer 117 Cerne Abbas and Bere Regis
Start Point: (Postcode: DT11 0HQ, Grid reference: ST791070. What three words: vies.live.defaults)
How to Get There: From Blandford, take Fair Mile Road towards Winterborne Stickland. At the village turn right then take the next left. Follow the road all the way to the top of the hill and take a sharp right along the ridge. Pass the Bulbarrow layby and the Ibberton parking will shortly be on your right. There are posts restricting vehicular access and can get muddy!
Dogs: In accordance with the Countryside Code and any notices on route.
Refreshments: None on route, but in the village is The Ibberton.
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