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Maiden Castle walk

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Overview

From Maiden Castle via Portesham taking in sea views, Hardy's Monument, a very insignificant ancient stone circle and an optional small detour to Hell Stone Dolmen!  The route is undulating with a couple of steep hills

Sunday, 29 October 2023
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Strenuous
Distance:
23.3km / 14.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 66837 88928
Nearest postcode:
DT2 9PP
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lamplight.noting.frocks
Start time:
9:00 am

MAIDEN CASTLE (Dorchester) car park (free)

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