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The Kingston Russell stone circle 750m north east of Gorwell Farm

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📷 Sandy Gerrard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsAncientWildlife
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome0 ha

Getting here

50.68852, -2.59899

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

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  • 🐦47+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Pochard and Shoveler
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Best for

8 activities

Bird watching

Very strong match

Free

Birds — Pochard, Shoveler, Pintail +44 more · last seen 2026

Ancient woodland

Strong match

Free

Ancient woodland — continuous woodland since before 1600

Wildlife

Strong match

Free

Birds — Pochard, Shoveler, Pintail +44 more · last seen 2026; Ancient woodland

Heritage

Strong match

Free

Historic site with public access

Dog walks

Good match

Free

Dogs allowed with public access

Hiking

Good match

Free

Named hiking route nearby: Macmillan Way; Named hiking route nearby: Macmillan Way

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

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7 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Macmillan WayWalking route290 km▾
Named routeRef MWALength 290 kmListed length 461Regional walking route
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route▾
Named routeRegional walking route
South West Coast Path (Section 47: Seatown to Abbotsbury)Walking route▾
Named routeRef SWCPNational walking route
South Dorset RidgewayWalking route▾
Named routeRef SDRRegional walking route
A nature walk at West Bexington, Hive BeachWalking route4 km▾
Named routeLength 4 kmDuration 1:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

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9 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route▾

National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km▾
Named routeRef 2Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.6 km▾
Named routeRef 2Length 2.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route2.3 km▾
Named routeRef 2Length 2.3 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route735 m▾
Named routeRef 2Length 735 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.5 km▾
Named routeRef 2Length 1.5 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

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6 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

Wildlife to spot

Photos

15 photos from nearby open sources

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Kingston Russell stone circle

📷 Sandy Gerrard · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Kingston Russell stone circle

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✓ Public accessFree entry🐶 Dogs

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

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✦St Peter's AbbeyHistoric site2.7 km→🌱Broad GardenUrban park2.8 km→🌱Stavordale WoodUrban park3.1 km→✦BRIDEHEADHistoric site2.3 km→⛪St Nicholas's ChurchReligious grounds2.6 km→🌱Arboretum & ApiaryUrban park3 km→