Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Free
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Bird watching
Strong match
Birds — Lesser Redpoll, Marsh Tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker +30 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Lesser Redpoll, Marsh Tit, Great Spotted Woodpecker +30 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Lowland meadows — marbled white, meadow brown and pollinating insects; Insects — Speckled Wood, Meadow Brown, Red Admiral +28 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Free
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Foraging
Good match
Deciduous woodland — fungi, berries and wild garlic
Varies
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km
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Walking
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2 signed routes nearby · 28 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Melbury Beacon walk, Fontmell and Melbury DownsWalking route3.7 km▾
The down has open access, so you can explore the whole area. The well-used paths and tracks include steep slopes, with uneven surfaces that become muddy and slippery after wet weather. Dogs are welcome under close control, as livestock grazes the down.
Named routeLength 3.7 kmDuration 01:30Round tripLocal walking route
Stour Valley WayWalking route100 km▾
Named routeRef SVWLength 100 kmRegional walking route
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Cycling
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51 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Route 25Cycling route▾
Named routeRef 25National Cycle Network
National BywayCycling route▾
Named routeRef NBRegional cycle route
North Dorset Cycle WayCycling route▾
Named routeRegional cycle route
National Byway Dorset LoopCycling route▾
Named routeRef NB LoopLocal cycle route
Main RouteCycling route33 m▾
Named routeRef 25Length 33 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface blocks
Main RouteCycling route57 m▾
Named routeRef 25Length 57 mNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Horse riding
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9 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
