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Beaminster Walks

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Stoke Abbott and Waddon Hill Circular Walk

Stoke Abbott and Waddon Hill Circular Walk

Distance :

3 Miles

Time :

1 Hour

Difficulty:

Moderate

...starting from Stoke Abbott, steady climb to Stoke Knapp farm for views of Lewesdon Hill, before returning via Chart Knolle to the New Inn...

Beaminster to Minterns Hill Circular Walk

Beaminster to Minterns Hill Circular Walk

Distance :

5 Miles

Time :

2 Hours 30 Mins

Difficulty:

Moderate

...an easterly route up to Langdon Farm Road, where there are clear views to the west of Lewesdon Hill and Pilsdon Pen (the highest points in Dorset) . Further along the track, which also forms part of the Wessex Ridgeway, there are spectacular views of the cliffs and sea at West Bay, with Beaminster in the foreground. From Mintern’s Hill you can see west as far as the Blackdown Hills, northwest to the Quantocks, and north to Ham Hill, the Mendips and, on a very clear day, the Brecon Beacons. The walk descends into Beaminster by the Buckham Down picnic area...

Beaminster to Toller Whelme Circular Walk

Beaminster to Toller Whelme Circular Walk

Distance :

7½ miles

Time :

3 Hours

Difficulty:

Moderate

...this walk takes you up hill through fields to Mapperton, through woodland paths to Toller Whelme and on to the ridge above Langdon Farm. From here, there are glorious views to the west, taking in Pilsdon Pen and Lamberts Castle in the distance and Beaminster and Gerrards Hill in the foregr...ound.

Beaminster to Parnham House Deer Park Circular Walk

Beaminster to Parnham House Deer Park Circular Walk

Distance :

4¾ miles

Time :

2 Hours

Difficulty:

Moderate

...starts off south along the Brit Valley Trail and then turns east through Parnham House deer park along the Jubilee Trail up Coombe Down Hill towards Mapperton through farm land...

Beaminster to Stoke Knapp Farm Circular Walk

Beaminster to Stoke Knapp Farm Circular Walk

Distance :

6½ miles

Time :

3 Hours

Difficulty:

Moderate

...to the west of Beaminster up the hills to the north, across to Stoke Knapp Farm and back to Beaminster via Gerrards Hill and part of the River Brit Valley Trail...

Beaminster to Buckham Down Circular Walk

Beaminster to Buckham Down Circular Walk

Distance :

5¼ Miles

Time :

2 Hours 30 Mins

Difficulty:

Moderate

...Starting at Beaminster Square, walking up to Buckham Downs in the hills above the town. Take in panoramic views from the Sea at West Bay to the rolling hills of the Jurassic coastline...

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