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Last updated: November 11, 2025

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1. Maiden Castle Hillfort loop from Poundbury

8.58km

02:18

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Dorchester Borough Gardens loop from Dorchester

2.91km

00:46

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Meadow Near Charminster – Track to Charminster Down loop from Charminster

9.50km

02:32

100m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Poundbury Hill Fort – Peppina Sicilian Bakery loop from Poundbury

5.26km

01:25

60m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Hiking loop from Poundbury

4.90km

01:17

30m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best walks and hikes around Charminster

1. Maiden Castle Hillfort loop from Poundbury

2. Dorchester Borough Gardens loop from Dorchester

3. Meadow Near Charminster – Track to Charminster Down loop from Charminster

4. Poundbury Hill Fort – Peppina Sicilian Bakery loop from Poundbury

5. Hiking loop from Poundbury

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