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South West England

Winterborne St. Martin

Maiden Castle hillfort – Descent Past Maiden Castle loop from Winterborne St. Martin

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South West England

Winterborne St. Martin

Maiden Castle hillfort – Descent Past Maiden Castle loop from Winterborne St. Martin

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Maiden Castle hillfort – Descent Past Maiden Castle loop from Winterborne St. Martin

00:59

9.09km

90m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

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5.90 km

Chalky Trail in Dorset National Landscape

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Keep those eyes peeled, may see some baby calves in the approaching farm..

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7.62 km

Maiden Castle Neolithic Monument

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Long before the Iron Age hillfort, Maiden Castle (often referred to as Maiden Hill) hosted two significant Neolithic monuments dating to 3500 BC. These include a causewayed enclosure—a ritual gathering …

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7.82 km

Maiden Castle hillfort

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Maiden Castle is a stunning hillfort with huge ramparts. It affords breathtaking views over the Dorset. Built during the 1st century BC, it is one of the largest and most …

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8.44 km

Descent Past Maiden Castle

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Smooth rolling downhill section with views across the castle ramparts

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9.09 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

1.45 km

1.25 km

1.14 km

Surfaces

3.76 km

3.15 km

1.25 km

743 m

193 m

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