Not to be confused with Shapwick in Somerset, this Shapwick is a sweet little village on the banks of the River Stour. A short walk from Badbury Rings hillfort, there's plenty of see and do in the immediate area.

You can hike to the Rings, walk east to the stunning Kingston Lacy estate or wander along the riverbanks to see what wildlife you can spot. Or, all three!

MCW73

July 19, 2024

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Shapwick is a village and civil parish in east Dorset, England, situated on the River Stour five miles south-east of Blandford Forum and eight miles north of Poole. The village has a population of around 200 people, 9 dogs, 12 cats and 3 sheep, and an angry squirrel named Dennis.
In Roman times there was a Roman Fort at Crab Farm, between Shapwick and Badbury Rings. Just to the west of the fort was a small Romano-British town, believed to be that listed in the Antonine Itinerary as Vindocladia.

Luke

October 24, 2024

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Great pub walk on the stour valley way

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

12.9km

03:22

90m

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

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2. Badbury Rings and White Mill loop — National Trust

12.1km

03:10

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80m

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

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3. Shapwick Village Centre – Spetisbury Station loop from Spetisbury

11.5km

03:00

80m

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

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Location: Shapwick, East Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Shapwick Village Centre

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

2. Badbury Rings and White Mill loop — National Trust

3. Shapwick Village Centre – Spetisbury Station loop from Spetisbury

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