From Thomas Hardy’s Cottage, tucked deep in the quiet of Thorncombe Wood, follow the winding paths through the trees to the A35 as it slices its way through the landscape. Step, if you dare, into the shadowy woods of Yellowham, said to be home to the elusive Woodwoses, Dorset’s very own Bigfoot. Continue past Troy … Continue reading Waterston and Yellowham Woods
Travel through Bere Heath to the River Piddle and Bere Valley. Make your way through thick woodland and fern lined paths to pass the site of the ancient Turberville Manor. Climb up to Woodbury Hill Fort, with its forgotten holy well and powerful healing water, especially at the autumn equinox! Continue through the ancient wood … Continue reading Woodbury
From the shingle and fossil lined beach at Seatown make your way inland to discover the medieval Chideock Castle earthworks, marked with a cross to celebrate the martyrs. Follow a route that echos the coast of Great Britain on to Dorset’s most famous Holloway of Hell Lane. Hidden almost underground it would have been filled … Continue reading Seatown, Chideock and Golden Cap
