View of Maiden Castle – The Great Field parkrun loop from Dorchester

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View of Maiden Castle – The Great Field parkrun loop from Dorchester

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View of Maiden Castle – The Great Field parkrun loop from Dorchester

00:47

7.42km

60m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 10, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.14 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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2.89 km

Gravel path from Maiden Castle to Martinstown

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This is now laid with tarmac and is a very comfortable ride now. More like a large footpath now.

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3.12 km

View of Maiden Castle

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This is now very easy going with a couple of gates. Surface is smooth path now.

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6.10 km

The Great Field parkrun

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parkrun.org.uk/thegreatfield

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6.43 km

PIP Café – Pavilion in the Park Playground

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6.44 km

Pearl's Café and Pavilion on the Great Field

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Lunchtime Jazz

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7.42 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.67 km

1.66 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

2.86 km

1.32 km

1.19 km

1.15 km

690 m

214 m

Elevation

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Monday 9 November

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15 %

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View of Maiden Castle – The Great Field parkrun loop from Dorchester

Chalky Trail in Dorset National Landscape

Gravel path from Maiden Castle to Martinstown

View of Maiden Castle

The Great Field parkrun

PIP Café – Pavilion in the Park Playground

Pearl's Café and Pavilion on the Great Field

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