Starting in the Valley of the Winterborne at Winterborne Stickland discover the ancient cross, associated tree, church, pub and war memorial before climbing up the hill to woodland. Explore the tracks and trails through Charity Wood and on to Milton Wood, divided by a park pale that are the remains of an ancient deer park. … Continue reading Winterborne Stickland
Explore by wheel, hoof or foot the chalk hills and river valleys of central Dorset. Scattered with earthworks and Roman remains, it merges with modern day settlement, woodland and water. Discover the church with an ancient canonical sundial carved into its wall and pass the haunted country house that was inspiration for Thomas Hardy’s ‘Far … Continue reading Cheselbourne
Distance - 7 milesDuration - 2 hours.Exertion - HardTerrain - Path, track and road.Dogs - Be aware of livestock and keep to the countryside code.Map - OS Explorer 116 Lyme Regis and BridportStart - Colmers Estate car park SymondsburyRefreshments - None on route Parking in the Colmer's Estate car park join back onto the road, … Continue reading Symondsbury Bike ride
