Fontmell Downs, Compton Abbas and Melbury Hill

From the peak of Clubman's Down, wander across the ancient, earthwork littered landscape to the meeting spot of countryside rebels, armed with scythes and pitchforks. Explore Compton Abbas village and the last remains of its old Church tower. Climb Melbury Beacon, one of the highest points in Dorset, providing views across Shaftesbury to the north, … Continue reading Fontmell Downs, Compton Abbas and Melbury Hill

Badbury Rings Bike ride

Distance - 10 miles Duration - 2 hours. Exertion - Easy Terrain - Path, track and road. Max height - 300ft Min height - 110ft Total climb - 350ft Map - OS Explorer 118 Shaftesbury and Cranborne Chase Start - Badbury Rings car park (Postcode: BH21 4DZ, Grid Reference: ST960030, What Three words: additives.vouch.ticked) Refreshments … Continue reading Badbury Rings Bike ride

Tarrant Monkton

From the Langton Arms, deep in the Tarrant Valley, explore the village and find its rare packhorse bridge. Follow the footsteps of medieval travellers, crossing the path of the Roman soldiers and up to the woods on the chalk hills. Discover Tarrant Rushton airfield, which played a crucial role in WW2 but is now just … Continue reading Tarrant Monkton