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If you are hiking in this area definitely pop in for a coffee and food it’s amazing 😋

manor house with 17th century origins, extensively rebuilt after a fire in 1863 and remodelled in 1911. Inspiration for Weatherbury Farm in Thomas Hardy's novel, Far from the Madding Crowd. Grade I listed

A beautiful ancient bridge lovely views in all seasons x

Welcome coffee and cake stop😋. Next to the sports field

Curiosity in a beautiful valley

Good place to stop and rest

Beautiful Dorset countryside - rolling hills - nothing too steep

There are toilets here - usually open during the day

From this beautiful multi-arched stone bridge, you can enjoy views of the River Stour as it flows through Blandford Forum. The only downside is that it has a sidewalk on only one side.

This is the River Piddle, which rises in Alton Pancras, a bit further north than Piddletrenthide. If you look closely, as it passes through this village, it goes underneath the houses on the main road.

Very pretty village with a number of thatched cottages and a pub.

Plush is nestled in the heart of the Dorset Downs, an area known for its rolling hills, meadows, and scenic landscapes. It's surrounded by the natural beauty of the English countryside, making it an attractive destination for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic retreat. Make sure to visit the Brace of Pheasants Country Inn along the route for some delicious traditional and contemporary Dorset food. https://www.braceofpheasants.co.uk/

There's a car park and viewpoint at the top. Coming from the east is a long gradual climb. Coming from the west it is a short, sharp climb hitting 15% in places. But…going down (especially eastwards) makes it worth it.

Sad to say but this has not come back after COVID

Difficult climb on a bikepacking rig but good scenery.

pub is closed Mondays and Tuesdays in winter

Blackmore Vale - one of the greatest views of the English countryside. Thomas Hardy's 'Vale of the Little Dairy's'

Grade II, Tower C15, chancel 1874, nave 1875. Chancel by Ewan Christian, nave by G R Crickmay. All that remains of the old church is the 15th century tower and a Norman arch. The church organ used to be a fairground organ.

Blandford destroyed by fire then rebuilt by the Bastard Brothers resulting in one of the most beautiful town centres in England

The Crown is reportedly the oldest inn in Dorset and has been a residence since the 10th Century. The Inn joined the Hall and Woodhouse family in 1931 and in 2017 the company spent over £3 million on refurbishing the bedrooms, bar and dining room, resurrecting the beautiful Georgian Coaching Inn to its former splendour