Birds — Robin, Wren, Blue Tit +53 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Robin, Wren, Blue Tit +53 more · last seen 2025
Free
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Seasonal nature
Strong match
Ancient woodland — bluebells, fungi and autumn colour
Free
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Dog walks
Strong match
Dogs allowed — public woodland
Free
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Insect spotting
Strong match
Insects — Meadow Brown, Brimstone, Red Admiral +32 more · last seen 2025; Insects — Meadow Brown, Brimstone, Red Admiral +32 more · last seen 2025
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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8 signed routes nearby · 2 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Fontmell Down walk, Fontmell and Melbury DownsWalking route1.6 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 which become muddy and slippery after wet weather.
Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
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
Hod Hill circular walk, Hod HillWalking route1.6 km▾
Hod Hill is a steep climb to the ramparts of the hillfort, followed by a moderately level walk.
Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:45Round tripLocal walking route
Hod Hill butterfly walk, Hod HillWalking route1.6 km▾
Easiest approach involves one steep slope, alternative approach is gentler but longer. Site itself is level but uneven with little mud. Dogs welcome, but cattle are on the hill in summer and sheep in winter.
Named routeLength 1.6 kmDuration 00:45Round trip
Wessex RidgewayWalking route▾
Named routeRef WRRegional walking route
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Cycling
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10 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 route2.4 km▾
Named routeRef 25Length 2.4 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
Main RouteCycling route1.6 km▾
Named routeRef 25Length 1.6 kmNational Cycle NetworkOn-roadSurface asphalt
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Mountain biking
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1 signed route nearby
Signed route nearby
Wessex Ridgeway TrailMountain bike route▾
Named routeListed length 207km
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Horse riding
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8 public paths nearby
Public paths
No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.
