Starting in the valley of the River Frome, where the river pools into large lakes and the banks are decorated with artwork, join the country lane and travel westwards to Tincleton. Pass the little church and old school house, designed by the architect Benjamin Ferry, and climb up the hill to the impressive manor of Clyffe House. Venture deep into Southover Wood where the ground rises and sinks, through both manmade and natural efforts, but hidden under the tree trunks. Weave between oaks, elms, yews and beech to the heath where the views look back over the Frome towards the sea. Drop back down to the valley and past the 18th century Pallington Farm to return to the famous Dorset Sculpture Park.
Distance: 4miles/6.5km
Time: 2 hours
Ability: Easy.
Max height: 350ft
Min height: 100ft
Total climb: 262ft
Terrain: Tracks, paths, fields and roads.
Start Point Pallington Lakes Sculpture Park – please visit the park, ticket required. (Postcode: DT2 8RA, Grid Reference: SY785911, What Three Words: dozed.simmer.proofread).
Map: OS Explorer OL15 Purbeck and South Dorset
How to get there: From Dorchester town centre head to the Stinsford roundabout and cross straight over, passing Kingston Maurward on the right hand side. Stay on the same road, crossing over the junction, for about 5 miles cutting straight through Tincleton. Look out for the signs to then turn right at Pallington lakes to the Sculpture Park.
Dogs: On leads where livestock is present and in accordance with any notices on the walk and The Countryside Code. On short leads in Park.
Refreshments: At the Lakes is The Makers Yard Kitchen and nearby are The Frampton Arms nearby Crossways and The Royal Oak in Bere Regis.
Neighbouring Walks: Stinsford, Athelhampton, Tolpuddle, Affpuddle, Lawrence of Arabia, Tadnoll and Woodsford Castle.
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The Sculpture Park
