Fishpond Bottom. Delve down into the deep valley of Fishpond Bottom, exploring that last corner of Dorset to emerge from the anciently wild landscape. From the peak of Lambert’s Castle, cross the ridge to skim the Iron Age ramparts of Coney’s Castle. Drop down the steep slopes to the boggy rivers that once fed the … Continue reading Fishpond Bottom
Discover a hidden landscape, untouched for centuries. Climb the peaks of the hills surrounded by hillforts, ancient barrows and stone henges. Follow the ridge with views across the Jurassic coastline and discover a number of ruined farms. Delve down into the valley to find the old Abbotsbury Railway line, now just earthworks slicing through the … Continue reading Friar Waddon
Wander through the landscape that has been sliced up and sewn back together. Explore some of the most historic sites of the county, with hilltops marked with numerous barrows, earthworks and Iron Age Hillforts. Discover the hidden stone circle of the Nine Stones, the mystical sight being one of only four in Dorset. Climb up … Continue reading Winterbourne Abbas and the Nine Stones
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
