It's worth taking a long hike here! A wonderful view over the green Dorset countryside, lots of nice benches and picnic areas and a recommended stop at the old abbey along the way

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Mike Cree

August 22, 2025

The main attraction of Park Walk is the breathtaking view. From this high vantage point, you can see for miles across the Dorset countryside, a landscape that inspired the works of author Thomas Hardy. The view is so renowned that a panoramic dial is installed on a stone plinth to point out the various landmarks you can see.
Park Walk was originally laid out in the 1760s as a fashionable promenade for people to take walks and enjoy the scenery. It was given to the town in 1816 by a landowner named Robert Dyneley.
Park Walk is a key part of the "Shaftesbury Loop," a walking route that takes visitors around the town and its surrounding countryside, passing by key historical and scenic spots like Gold Hill and the Abbey. It is a must-visit for anyone in Shaftesbury, offering a peaceful and beautiful place to stroll and take in the magnificent scenery.

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Location: Shaftesbury, North Dorset, Dorset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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