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Discontinuous surviving sections of Roman aqueduct

9 ha

📷 David Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Plan your visit

BirdsWildlifeHeritage
Public accessFree entryDogs welcome9 ha

Getting here

50.72639, -2.47882

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦99+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Chiffchaff and Chaffinch
  • ✦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

Good to know

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

Best for

9 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Chiffchaff, Chaffinch, Blue Tit +96 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds

Free

Wildlife

Birds — Chiffchaff, Chaffinch, Blue Tit +96 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Meadow Brown, Gatekeeper +7 more · last seen 2025

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Foraging

Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic

Varies

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby

Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Jubilee Trail (Dorset)Walking route
Named routeRegional walking route
South Dorset RidgewayWalking route
Named routeRef SDRRegional walking route
Frome Valley WayWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Hardy’s cottage to Max GateWalking route
Named routeLocal walking route
Mini Explorer Trail and Brass Rubbing, Hardy MonumentWalking route2.4 km

Pretend you are a young Vice-Admiral Thomas Hardy and head out on a Mini Explorer Adventure. This waymarked route is around 1 - 1.5 hours long and has 9 checkpoints to find with a brass rubbing and a fun task at each point. Ideal for families

Named routeLength 2.4 kmDuration 01:00Round tripLocal walking route
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Cycling

74 signed routes nearby

Signed route nearby
Route 2Cycling route

National Cycle Route 2 Christchurch to Axminster

Named routeRef 2National Cycle Network
Frome Valley Cycle TrailCycling route

Dorset trail

Named routeRef FVTLocal cycle route
Route 26Cycling route
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
National Cycle Network Route 26Cycling route
Named routeRef 26National Cycle Network
Main RouteCycling route90 m
Named routeRef 2Length 90 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route32 m
Named routeRef 2Length 32 mNational Cycle NetworkTraffic-freeSurface asphalt
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Horse riding

13 public paths nearby

Public paths
Church Lanebridleway · 52 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 52 mPath type: unclassified
Church Lanebridleway · 303 m
Public pathbridlewayLength 303 mPath type: unclassified

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Giles Cross on the Roman road to Dorchester

📷 David Smith · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Giles Cross on the Roman road to Dorchester

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Nearby places

Useful places within 5 km

🌱Borough GardensUrban park3 km→🌱Borough GardensUrban park3 km→✦BOROUGH GARDENS, DORCHESTERHistoric site3 km→🌱The Great FieldUrban park1.9 km→🌱Colliton ParkUrban park2.9 km→✦Dorchester Roman wallsHistoric site3.2 km→