Highlight • Monument
Ballard Down Obelisk
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Gravel riding
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This Highlight is in a protected area
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September 14, 2021
Cycling
Fascinatingly, it was taken down during WW2 as it was feared that the landmark might aid enemy aircraft navigate, before being reinstated some years later.
March 27, 2019
Cycling
October 12, 2021
Hiking
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Embark on the Old Harry Rocks and Ballard Down Circular, a moderate hiking route that offers expansive coastal views. This trail covers 6.5 miles (10.5 km) with an elevation gain…
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Embark on the Purbeck Ridgeway and Corfe Castle Loop, a difficult 13.3-mile (21.3 km) hike that promises nearly six hours of exploration. You will gain 1305 feet (398 metres) as…
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Elevation 200 m
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