Starting in the little hamlet of Wootton Fitzpaine, pass the village hall and Old Rectory to find the church and Wootton Manor, hidden from the rest of the village. Climb up Conegar Hill for views across the Marshwood Vale and out to sea, a special spot for a couple’s eternal rest. Follow the high ridge to the old Manor and gates of Catherston Leweston. Dip down to find the Monkton Wyld Stream as it flows by to meet the River Char as well as the bustling A35. Follow the river upstream, along its banks and over bridges, tracing the route of an old road quashed by the new, to return to Wootton Fitzpaine.
Distance: 4 miles/5.5km
Duration: 2 hours
Ability: Easy.
Max Height: 375ft.
Min Height: 80ft.
Total climb: 200ft.
Terrain: Track, path, road and field.
Map: OS Explorer 116 Lyme Regis and Bridport.
Start Point: Green Pit Knapp, Wotton Fitzpaine. (Postcode: DT6 6NA, Grid Reference: SY363954, What Three Words: await.eyelashes.striving).
How to Get There: From Bridport, travel west through Chideock and Morecombelake. Turn off the road onto Berne Lane at Charmouth and follow the road around to the right. Turn right onto Green Pit Knapp, driving under the A35, and remain in the road for just over a mile. Parking is on the left at the junction in Wootton Fitzpaine. More parking is available behind the Village Hall.
Dogs: In accordance with the Countryside Code and any notices on route.
Refreshments: None on route but nearby are the Royal Oak Inn and The George, both in Charmouth.
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