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East Dorset

The best walks and hikes in East Dorset

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Walks and hikes around East Dorset offer a diverse landscape that combines natural beauty with historical intrigue. This region in Dorset presents a rich mixture of forests, meadows, and waterways, …

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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1. Kingston Lacy loop from Pamphill — Cranbourne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

8.89km

02:20

70m

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

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2. Badbury Rings, White Mill & Shapwick loop — Cranborne Chase

12.9km

03:22

90m

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

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3. Longham Lakes loop

2.81km

00:43

10m

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

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4. Badbury Rings and White Mill loop — National Trust

12.1km

03:10

90m

80m

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

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5. Holt Heath & Bull Barrow loop from Ameysford

11.9km

03:05

80m

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

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6. Holt Heath & Summerlug Hill loop

19.1km

05:02

160m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Withchampton & Moor Crichel loop from Badbury Rings — Cranbourne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

18.1km

04:46

170m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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8. Gussage Hill and Pentridge Hill loop from Cranbourne — Cranbourne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

23.8km

06:24

300m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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9. Lady Wimborne Bridge – Canford Suspension Bridge loop from Merley

5.17km

01:19

20m

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

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10. Treetop Walkway loop from Ashley Heath

3.46km

00:54

20m

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

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The best walks and hikes in East Dorset

1. Kingston Lacy loop from Pamphill — Cranbourne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

2. Badbury Rings, White Mill & Shapwick loop — Cranborne Chase

3. Longham Lakes loop

4. Badbury Rings and White Mill loop — National Trust

5. Holt Heath & Bull Barrow loop from Ameysford

6. Holt Heath & Summerlug Hill loop

7. Withchampton & Moor Crichel loop from Badbury Rings — Cranbourne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

8. Gussage Hill and Pentridge Hill loop from Cranbourne — Cranbourne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

9. Lady Wimborne Bridge – Canford Suspension Bridge loop from Merley

10. Treetop Walkway loop from Ashley Heath

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