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Sunset Viewpoint – Compton Abbas Airfield loop from Compton Abbas

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Sunset Viewpoint – Compton Abbas Airfield loop from Compton Abbas

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Sunset Viewpoint – Compton Abbas Airfield loop from Compton Abbas

02:33

8.96km

210m

Hiking

Moderate hike. 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 10, 2026

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Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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21 m

Sunset Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Was so fortunate to stay here the night and catch the beautiful sunset. Roll on next year. I'll be back

Tip by

909 m

Compton Abbas Airfield

Highlight • Structure

This is a lovely spot with a great view overlooking Cann Common and on to Shaftesbury. It's a good climb, but worth the delights of the view.

Tip by

1.53 km

West Wood

Forest

5.00 km

Muddy Downhill Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Highlight • Trail

6.05 km

Fontmell Wood

Forest

8.62 km

Scenic View of Rolling Hills

Highlight • Natural

8.96 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

1.02 km

795 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.16 km

1.32 km

838 m

421 m

189 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

29°C

14°C

10 %

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Sunset Viewpoint – Compton Abbas Airfield loop from Compton Abbas

Sunset Viewpoint

Compton Abbas Airfield

Muddy Downhill Trail in Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs

Scenic View of Rolling Hills

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