Langdon Hill walk
A circular woodland walk through Scots pine and larch with views over the Dorset countryside and out to Golden Cap, and year-round wildlife highlights.
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Golden CapStart point
Langdon Hill car park, grid ref: SY412930Trail information
Langdon Woods
Please note, if you are planning a walk to Stonebarrow, between April and October, you will find a small barista coffee trailer, toilet facilities and a children's activity trail.
Total stages: 4
Total stages: 4
Start point
Langdon Hill car park, grid ref: SY412930
Stage 1
From the car park, go through the gate signposted towards Golden Cap. Follow the main path around the side of the hill. The clearings on the left as you follow the track around give far-reaching views over Chideock and the surrounding West Dorset countryside. The small coastal hamlet of Seatown lies where the River Winniford meets the coast and Thorncombe Beacon is clearly visible on the cliffs beyond.
Stage 2
Take the second path that leads off the main track which is signposted Coast Path Golden Cap, and bear right along the narrower path. Continue on the path, which runs almost parallel below the main track.
Stage 3
Continue on this lower path until it naturally heads uphill to re-join the main track. As you walk, look down into the fields below. This is a great place to spot farm birds like the lapwing, linnet and skylark.
Langdon Hill, Golden Cap, Dorset | © Lisa Wilcock Stage 4
When you reach the main track, bear left and follow the track back to the car park, pausing first to take a seat on the bench nearby and admire the view of the unspoilt Marshwood Vale, including the impressive Hardown Hill near Morecombelake.
End point
Langdon Hill car park, grid ref: SY412930
Trail map
Langdon Hill circular walk | © Crown copyright and database rights 2013 Ordnance Survey
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