Wander through the wilder lands of Cranborne Chase. From the little whitewashed church at Chalbury, cross the old turnpike road into the Crichel estate. Follow the River Allen upstream past lost villages and the remnants of forgotten mills. Continue through the valley to the estate’s most crucial mill before reaching Stanbridge, an infamous river crossing … Continue reading Stanbridge
Starting in the Iron Age and Roman landscape near Badbury Rings descend into the valley of the River Allen. Discover the fairy-tale cottage that guards the entrance to Gaunts House and the village church now left to ruin, dedicated to a murdered boy saint. Pass a brick water tower, topped with timber, standing in the … Continue reading Wimborne, Stanbridge and Chilbridge
Circle the estate of Crichel House, set in a stunning 18th century manmade landscape, its history includes a tragedy that changed the course of the Royal family. Discover the elegant avenue of Beech trees, leading to the remains of the village. Follow the route of the Roman soldiers along Ackling Dyke towards Badbury Rings, diverting … Continue reading Moor Crichel
