Starting under the canopy of the the famous Tolpuddle Martyrs Tree, cross the medieval landscape to Milborne St Andrew, passing through the earthworks of the older settlement. Return via the Hillfort of Weatherby with its dramatic obelisk hidden in in the centre, amongst the trees. Cross the little Bere Stream using the route of the … Continue reading Tolpuddle and Weatherby Castle
Starting from Chesil Beach, with stunning views from Portland to South Devon, climb up to the historic St Catherine’s Chapel, inspired by the legend of St Catherine of Alexandria. Along the way, follow the famous geological marvel of Chesil Beach as it continues to its subtropical gardens and swannary, mixed with dragons teeth left over … Continue reading St Catherine’s Chapel, Abbotsbury
Distance: 1.5 miles/2.5km (once at the top of the hill, the route can be as long or as short as you like).Time: 1 hourTotal climb: 350ftMax height: 600ftMin height: 260ftTerrain: Track, path, road and field.Exertion: Medium.Start: Lay-by north of Child Okeford.Map: OS Explorer 118 Shaftesbury and Cranborne ChaseHow to get there: From the A357 Blandford … Continue reading Hambledon Hill
Starting at a hidden Church in the little village of Netherbury, cross fields and streams to Stoke Abbott, with its medieval lion fountain and ghosts of a travelling coach and horses. Pass the Roman remains on Waddon Hill to the peak of Gerrard’s Hill, home to an elusive black cat and views out to sea. … Continue reading Netherbury, Stoke Abbott and Beaminster
Starting at a little secret, deep in the Isle of Purbeck, rise up to discover panoramic views of the Jurassic Coastline, all hidden from the rest of the world. Walk along the ridge passing ancient settlement and country houses, one of which was home to a highwayman who terrified travellers but escaped the gallows. Skim … Continue reading Swyre Head, Kimmeridge and Kingston
Wander through the high hills of the Tarrant Valley. Surrounded by ancient earthworks, Roman villas and a Roman road that still slices through the landscape on its way to Badbury Rings. Explore the wild woodland that circles the Estate of Eastbury. Once one of the biggest houses in the country and now just a shadow … Continue reading Tarrant Gunville
There are still ways in which we can appreciate what is around us despite the current circumstances. Rest, relax, breathe and explore! See the link below.... https://gatheroutdoors.co.uk/blogs/news/10-ways-nature-can-help-you-stay-healthy-and-happy-curing-lockdown
Discover Horton Tower, a Georgian folly, standing at the ridge of a hill providing views over Cranborne Chase, precisely what the owner desired. Continue through Ferndown Forest, where the chalky Chase begins its transition into the sandy New Forest. Wander through the low valleys to the spot where the cowering Duke of Monmouth was discovered, … Continue reading Horton and Monmouth’s Ash
