Drimpton

Explore the wild and secretive landscape of North West Dorset. From the little village of Drimpton, once surrounded by the bustling activity of industrial mills, use old lanes cutting over the countryside to the River Axe. Cross the meandering flow, which was used as a ducking pond for a number of disobedient wives, to the … Continue reading Drimpton

Forde Abbey and Holditch

Explore Dorset’s far 'Wild West', land that was last to be claimed from the forest and is still just as wild. Pass avenues of trees that grow in the gardens of the old monastery, now Forde Abbey. Cross little valleys and explore ancient woodland to the hamlet of Holditch. Discover Holditch Court, with the ivy … Continue reading Forde Abbey and Holditch