Go walking in Wessex

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Here are our downloadable walks for Wessex:

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Dorset

Fontmell and Melbury Downs

Open expanse of flowery downland, much loved by novelist Thomas Hardy

1, 1.4 & 2.3 mile routes - easy to moderate

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Brownsea Island

A rare chance to see the red squirrel in its natural woodland habitat

1 mile - easy
Fantastic views across Poole Harbour

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Dancing Ledge

Impressive stretch of Jurassic coastline once quarried for the famous Purbeck stone

4 miles - moderate to challenging

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Old Harry Rocks

Visit one of the Jurassic coastline's most iconic natural landmarks

3.5 miles - easy to moderate
Unique chalk cliffs & rock formations

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West Bexington

Discover wildlife-friendly farming on this fine stretch of Jurassic coastline

2.5 miles - easy
Chesil beach, renowned for fossils

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Stonebarrow Hill
& Golden Cap

Climb up to the highest point on the coastline of southern England...

4.5 miles - moderate

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Corfe Castle

Step back in time and explore an historical landscape surrounding the majestic ruin of Corfe Castle

1.5 miles - easy

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Gloucestershire

Rodborough Common

Rolling chalk hills and valleys with sweeping Severn estuary views

2.75 miles - easy
Super place for butterflying!

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Sherborne Park Estate

Discover all kinds of unexpected wildlife on this fun family trail near quirky Lodge Park

2.5 miles - easy

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Woodchester Park

Uncover a tranquil and historic parkland in the south west Cotswolds

3.5 miles - moderate
Charming boathouse and lake

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May Hill

Prominent landmark straddling the Gloucestershire/Herefordshire border

3 miles - easy
Fantastic views

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Somerset

	Bath Skyline An oasis of woodland and meadows above the Georgian city of Bath 6 miles - moderate Great views across the city Download this walk
	Staple Plain Stunning views across the Quantock Hills and various wildlife-rich habitats 2 miles - easy Listen out for the rare nightjar Download this walk
	Fyne Court Take a gentle stroll round an Arcadian landscape park, home to a wealth of wildlife 1.5 miles - easy Download this walk
	Cheddar Gorge Discover the rugged beauty of England's most spectacular gorge 5 miles - moderate Towering limestone cliffs and caves Download this walk

Collard Hill - Polden Hills

One of the best spots in the UK to catch a glimpse of the large blue butterfly

1.5 miles - moderate

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Bin Combe - Exmoor

A remote, bracken-filled little valley near Dunkery Beacon

1.5 miles - challenging
Extreme butterflying at its best!

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Brean Down

One of the great natural landmarks of the Somerset coastline

4 miles - moderate
Rich in wildlife and archaeology

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Bossington - Exmoor

An ever-changing stretch of coast in Porlock Bay

5.5 miles - moderate
Great spot for bird watching

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Sand Point & Middlehope

Jutting out into the Bristol Channel, this historic little headland is actually an extension of the Mendip Hills

4 miles - easy

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Selworthy Beacon - Exmoor

Coastal moorland walk with breathtaking views across to Wales

7 miles -challenging
Look out for red deer

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Wiltshire

Cherhill Down

Flower-rich downland with wonderful views and interesting archaeology

2 or 3 mile route - easy
Home to Cherhill white horse

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Stourhead - Park Hill Camp

Enchanting 18th century landscape gardens, deer park and woodlands

3 miles - easy
Uncover a hidden Iron Age hill fort

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	Stonehenge Landscape Beautiful Wiltshire downland rich with prehistoric monuments 3.5 miles - moderate Wide open spaces and big skies Download this walk
	Stonehenge Landscape Star gaze in this ancient chalk downland 0.5 miles- easy Download this guide Download the star map
	Dinton Park Historic rolling parkland amidst the Wiltshire countryside 2 miles - easy Look out for birds by the lake Download this walk
	Calstone Coombes Wildlife-rich area in the solitary north Wiltshire downs 4 miles - moderate Massive Adonis Blue population Download this walk