Crichel House Gate and Arch – Beech Avenue, Cranborne Chase loop from Witchampton

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Crichel House Gate and Arch – Beech Avenue, Cranborne Chase loop from Witchampton

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Crichel House Gate and Arch – Beech Avenue, Cranborne Chase loop from Witchampton

01:48

6.76km

70m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

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85 m

Crichel House Gate and Arch

Highlight • Historical Site

A public footpath can be accessed via the right hand pedestrian gate.

Tip by

3.75 km

Tree-Lined Road from Moor Crichel

Highlight • Cycleway

This is a stunning, almost art row of trees, quiet road and not too steep if you are going up. Links to many quiet back roads.

Tip by

3.85 km

Beech Avenue, Cranborne Chase

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning avenue of maturing beech trees on public highway.

Tip by

6.43 km

Rest and Be Thankful Bench, Witchampton

Highlight • Rest Area

A place for a rest if you need it

Tip by

6.76 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.60 km

3.15 km

Surfaces

3.60 km

1.92 km

1.22 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 7 October

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Crichel House Gate and Arch – Beech Avenue, Cranborne Chase loop from Witchampton

Crichel House Gate and Arch

Tree-Lined Road from Moor Crichel

Beech Avenue, Cranborne Chase

Rest and Be Thankful Bench, Witchampton

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