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Maumbury Rings – Maiden Castle hillfort loop from Dorchester South

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South West England

Maumbury Rings – Maiden Castle hillfort loop from Dorchester South

Easy

13

hikers

Maumbury Rings – Maiden Castle hillfort loop from Dorchester South

01:55

7.13km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

416 m

Maumbury Rings

Highlight • Natural Monument

Has a metal railing fence around the outside with gates for pedestrians. Best to lock your bike to the railings rather than try to get in with it

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2

3.44 km

Maiden Castle hillfort

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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3

3.64 km

Maiden Castle Neolithic Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

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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4

4.97 km

Chalky Trail in Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

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

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B

7.13 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.06 km

1.80 km

266 m

Surfaces

2.92 km

2.70 km

1.23 km

266 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

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Monday 19 October

11°C

7°C

96 %

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