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Melbury Beacon

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Melbury Beacon

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

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    October 29, 2024

    Hiking

    Easier access to trig from the Blandford rd

    January 16, 2025

    Running

    Melbury beacon is one of the highest points in north Dorset and the views are amazing I would recommend parking on spread eagle hill if you plan to hike x

    April 2, 2023

    Hiking

    Melbury Beacon at 263m is the trig pointed summit of Melbury Hill. There are superb views of Blackmore Vale and Cranborne Chase. It's a nice short walk from the car park/layby on Spread Eagle Hill.

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    1. Wessex Ridgeway: Win Green and Melbury Hill Loop

    20.5km

    05:44

    390m

    390m

    Hike the challenging 12.7-mile Wessex Ridgeway: Win Green and Melbury Hill Loop for panoramic views across Cranborne Chase.

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

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

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    Elevation 310 m

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    Location: Compton Abbas, North Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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