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Poundbury to Maiden Castle

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Overview

Explore King Charles III's planned town centre and walk out crossing farmland and passing bronze age barrows to the Iron Age Hillfort at Maiden Castle then walking back cross country again.  Lots of places for lunch at the end of the walk in Poundbury before departing home. 

 

Monday, 6 April 2026
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
8km / 5.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Starting point

Grid reference:
SY 67216 90718
Nearest postcode:
DT1 3DD
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Start time:
10:30 am

Park in Queen Mother Square, Poundbury where parking is free.

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