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Easy hikes and walks in North Dorset

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Exploring North Dorset on foot is a delightful way to connect with nature. To help you make the most of your adventures, we’ve compiled the top easy hikes and walks in North Dorset. Perfect for short hikes, kid-friendly excursions, and family-friendly outings, these routes offer something for everyone.

Last updated: October 28, 2025

1. Hambledon Hill ramparts — National Trust North and West Dorset

2.49km

00:44

60m

70m

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

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2. Hiking loop from Spetisbury

5.83km

01:32

50m

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

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3. Trig Point of Spetisbury Ring loop from Spetisbury

6.27km

01:41

80m

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

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4. Gold Hill – View of Castle Hill loop from Shaftesbury

5.29km

01:29

110m

100m

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

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5. Child Okeford War Memorial loop from Child Okeford

4.48km

01:20

130m

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

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6. Fontmell Down loop from Compton Abbas

3.29km

00:54

50m

40m

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

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7. Reflections on the River Stour – Hod Hill loop from Shroton

6.07km

01:43

130m

120m

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

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8. River Stour Reflections – Hod Hill Entrance loop from Durweston

4.88km

01:23

100m

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

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9. Hiking loop from Sturminster Newton

5.10km

01:19

30m

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

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10. Bluebell Woods loop from Stour Row

5.38km

01:35

150m

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

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Easy hikes and walks in North Dorset

1. Hambledon Hill ramparts — National Trust North and West Dorset

2. Hiking loop from Spetisbury

3. Trig Point of Spetisbury Ring loop from Spetisbury

4. Gold Hill – View of Castle Hill loop from Shaftesbury

5. Child Okeford War Memorial loop from Child Okeford

6. Fontmell Down loop from Compton Abbas

7. Reflections on the River Stour – Hod Hill loop from Shroton

8. River Stour Reflections – Hod Hill Entrance loop from Durweston

9. Hiking loop from Sturminster Newton

10. Bluebell Woods loop from Stour Row

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