From a nature reserve that has grown from a chalk quarry, carved into the steep slopes, discover the little, lost hamlet of Muckleford. Follow the floodplains of the River Frome to the cursed estate of Frampton Court with its decorative Peacock Bridge, claimed to have been built by Christopher Wren. Leave the medieval landscape behind … Continue reading Muckleford
King Charles III, as the Duchy of Cornwall, created the architectural trailblazer that is Poundbury, the responsibility now falling to the new Duchy - Prince William. Start at the pub the King dedicated to his wife, in the Square dedicated to his grandmother. Wander between homes and shops, with no distinguishable difference, to skim the … Continue reading Poundbury – from The Duchess of Cornwall Inn
Follow the footsteps of ancient settlers, from the second largest Hillfort in Europe. Wander through the countryside, passing numerous Bronze Age Barrows to Winterborne St Martin. Explore the village to then clamber up through the dry chalk valleys to one of the most populated ancient sites in the country, with views stretching across Dorset to … Continue reading Maiden Castle and Winterborne St Martin
