Weave through the hidden paths, between interlocking spurs, high up in the valley of the River Frome. From a tunnel, carved into the chalk, climb out of the valley to drop back down to the river where sheep were once washed. Merge onto the old road, passing ruins of lives gone by, to Frome St … Continue reading Holywell
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Frome St Quintin
Wade along the soggy banks of the River Frome as it skims past the hamlet of Frome St Quintin. Discover the Elizabethan Manor House of Chantmarle, its drive crossing both the railway and river using a stone balustrade bridge. Once on the edge of ruin it became a police academy and is now home to … Continue reading Frome St Quintin
Evershot to Rampisham
From Thomas Hardy’s typical Dorset village of Evershot, discover the source of the River Frome. Pass the parish church whose tower was designed by the same man who designed the Elizabeth Tower - home to Big Ben. Travel over the hills to the hidden hamlet of Rampisham and its secret packhorse bridge. Walk on to … Continue reading Evershot to Rampisham
