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View from Bulbarrow Hill – Okeford Hill Viewpoint loop from Woolland

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View from Bulbarrow Hill – Okeford Hill Viewpoint loop from Woolland

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View from Bulbarrow Hill – Okeford Hill Viewpoint loop from Woolland

05:20

19.2km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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91 m

View from Bulbarrow Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

The county's second highest hill, this is a bit of a slog to get up but all worth it for the views.

On a clear day you can see as …

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4.11 km

The Ibberton Pub

Highlight • Pub

Lovely food, ring to check opening times

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5.15 km

View of Blackmore Vale from Bell Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Along this ridge section, which takes you from Okeford Hill and over Bell Hill, you are afforded stunning views over Blackmore Vale and Stour Valley. There is evidence of a …

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7.59 km

Okeford Hill Bike Park

Highlight • MTB Park

Views and walks after a bit of a climb. with a bit of off road cycling if you want it:
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okefordhillbikepark.co.uk

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7.84 km

Okeford Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

A leg-burning and lung-bustlingly steep climb but totally worth it for the view. There's a beacon up here worth looking out for as it was used during the Spanish Armada. …

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8.28 km

Horses at Sunset

Highlight • Monument

The Okeford Hill Beacon (also known as the Armada Beacon) is a prominent landmark situated on the summit of Okeford Hill, offering a panoramic viewpoint that overlooks the Blackmore Vale. …

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9.34 km

Shillingstone Hill

Peak

10.6 km

Bluebell Woods

Highlight • Forest

Good forest paths up to Shillingstone hill. Beautifuleven without bluebells. Take St Edwards Way into Shillingstone for refreshments

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10.7 km

Woodland Coppice Hut

Highlight • Forest

19.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

2.88 km

718 m

706 m

604 m

523 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

4.86 km

2.18 km

1.01 km

457 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 25 August

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View from Bulbarrow Hill – Okeford Hill Viewpoint loop from Woolland

View from Bulbarrow Hill

The Ibberton Pub

View of Blackmore Vale from Bell Hill

Okeford Hill Bike Park

Okeford Hill Viewpoint

Horses at Sunset

Bluebell Woods

Woodland Coppice Hut

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