From deep valleys topped with wooded peaks to country manors unearthed by Time Team, uncover tales of saints protecting wildlife and disgruntled employees who set things alight. Walk in the footsteps of hunting royalty and pass the battlegrounds of the Civil War. Admire views to the coast while tracing the boundary of a medieval deer park. The rich tapestry of a varied history combines in the landscape surrounding the little village of Hooke.
Distance: 5 miles/8km
Duration: 2 hours
Ability: Easy.
Max Height: 770ft.
Min Height: 402ft.
Total climb: 390ft.
Terrain: Track, path road and field.
Map: OS Explorer 116 Lyme Regis and Bridport
Start Point: Start: St Giles Church, Hooke (Postcode: DT8 3PA, Grid Reference: ST535001, What Three Words: combining.herb.cyber).
How to Get There: From Beaminster, travel east on the B3163 for approximately 2 miles. Turn right, signposted for Hooke, and then turn left, after half a mile, onto Green Lane. As you enter the village of Hooke, the church appears ahead.
Dogs: In accordance with the Countryside Code and any notices on route.
Refreshments: None on route but nearby are The Half Moon in Melplash, The Marquis of Lorne in Nettlecombe and The Three Horseshoes in Powerstock.
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