Win Green & Tollard Royal
Departure from Donhead St. Mary (Wiltshire)
A walk from Wiltshire's highest point and through the villages of Tollard Royal and Berwick St James
An exploratory ramble around Iwerne Minster
Departure from Iwerne Minster (Dorset)
A gentle exploratory ramble along nearby footpaths with pleasant views. Nothing onerous.
In Search of Kitt's Grave : in memory of Kay Chalk 1929 - 2019
Departure from Martin (Hampshire)
A glorious walk in the hills between Martin Down and the Chalk Valley taking in Vernditch Chase, Marleycombe Hill, Church Bottom and Middleton Down Nature Reserve
Godshill and Castle Hill
Departure from New Forest (Hampshire)
This walk takes you along quiet field and woodland paths to the site of an Iron Age hill fort. It then continues to a stream-side hamlet on the edge of Castle Hill. There are views across the beautiful Avon Valley with its wildlife-rich water meadows and pasture and an optional detour to Castle Hill fort before returning along field and woodland paths to Godshill.
Hale and Woodgreen
Departure from Redlynch (Wiltshire)
The route starts at Woodfalls and follows a section of the Avon Valley Path through fields and woods to the charming village of Hatchet Green. You then pass Hale House and St Mary's Church before walking alongside the peaceful River Avon. At Woodgreen you can explore a rural community with a strong village identity. The walk returns via shady tracks and woods to Hatchett Green and back to Woodfalls.
Frome to Whatley and Nunney
Departure from Frome (Somerset)
A circular walk from Frome to Whatley, then to Nunney along Nunney Combe and back to Frome via Critchill Farm.
It features the eastern end of the East Mendip Way.
South Cadbury, Somerset
Departure from South Cadbury and Sutton Montis (Somerset)
The walk follows the Corton Ridge and offers great views across the Somerset Levels and the Dorset Hills. It has great historic significance as Cadbury Castle is reputed to be Camelot King Arthur's Castle. You also cross the ancient medieval village of Whitcombe. It's an up and downer and can be boggy in wet weather. As an incentive there are two great pubs you can call in at!
Evercreech to Batcombe and back along the River Alham
Departure from Evercreech (Somerset)
A thoroughly pleasant and not very arduous walk from Evercreech to Chesterblade, then to Batcombe and back along the River Alham. There are quite a few hills but none of them are very long and the total ascent of the walk is surprisingly modest.
Cranmore Tower to Shepton Mallet
Departure from Cranmore (Somerset)
This walk is intended as the return leg to the central section of the East Mendip Way from Shepton Mallet to Cranmore Tower and is originally published on the East Mendip Way Facebook page.
Landford and Hamptworth
Departure from Landford (Wiltshire)
This walk starts in the village of Landford and explores the northern tip of the New Forest in Wiltshire among woodlands that were once Royal Forests. The walk follows a wooded path to a river ford and through pretty woods and fields to Hamptworth Farm. The route then follows the edge of a golf course to Langley Wood and to the little hamlet of Hamptworth before returning back over the ford to Landford.
Cerne Abbas circuit
Departure from Cerne Abbas (Dorset)
A circular walk giving beautiful views over the surrounding countryside of rolling hills and meadows.
Bolderwood: Deer Watch Trail
Departure from Minstead (Hampshire)
Spot deer on this very short circular walk. This short stroll from Bolderwood car park leads you to a deer viewing platform overlooking fields where wild herds of fallow deer are regularly seen. From Easter to mid-September the herd is fed daily by one of the Forestry England keepers.
Bolderwood : Jubilee Grove Trail
Departure from Minstead (Hampshire)
Wander into Bolderwood and back via the deer viewing platform. Starting from Bolderwood car park this meandering route leads you past the deer fields and some majestic trees, the oldest of which date back to 1860. Unfortunately a large number of trees were lost in the Great Storms of 1987 and 1991, but many new trees have been planted and more will be planted over the coming years.
Burley village
Departure from New Forest (Hampshire)
This walk starts at the village centre before setting out on a circular walk around the edge of the village. There is a gentle uphill climb along Castle Hill Lane where there are good views across the Avon Valley; the perfect setting for stories about dragons and smugglers. The route passes an ancient hill fort on Castle Hill before descending back to the village and along the edge of the Open Forest. The walks return to the village centre past pretty Forest properties and the Queen's Head pub.
Semington - canal & river
Departure from Melksham Without (Wiltshire)
Walk along reasonable flat paths by canal and river.
From Winsley with great views
Departure from Winsley (Wiltshire)
A six and a half mile walk with one steep hill which affords many open views on a mix of quiet roads and paths - some through wooded areas and some with broad open views.
Tuckton/Wick to Hengistbury Head and back
Departure from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
A circular walk from Tuckton/Wick to Hengistbury Head using path along the river Stour and Christchurch harbour.
The Cam Brook Valley from Southstoke
Departure from Southstoke (Bath and North East Somerset)
A Somerset walk in the northern part of the county. The undulating route explores the hills and valleys to the south of Southstoke using field paths, the course of an old railway and tracks.
Old Harry & Ballard Down from Studland
Departure from Studland (Dorset)
A short Dorset walk that takes in some of the wonderful geological features of the Jurrassic Coast close to Studland. The walk also provides wonderful views across Swanage Bay.
Tunnels and Kennet and Avon Canal
Departure from Bath and North East Somerset
A walk with fine views over Bath. Then a taste of 19th Century transport following the Somerset and Dorset disused railway through two tunnels, with information about the railway's history. Later picking up the Kennet and Avon Canal for the return journey to Bath.
Milk Hill the highest point in Wiltshire
Departure from Alton (Wiltshire)
A pleasant Wiltshire walk across chalk downland to the highest point in the county. The walk also includes some other interesting features typical of this area.
West Lulworth to Mupe Bay
Departure from West Lulworth (Dorset)
A wonderful peaceful walk to the hidden gem of Mupe Bay. Super coastal views and some nice hills too!
Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
Departure from West Lulworth (Dorset)
Lulworth Cover and Durdle Door are two of the best known features of Dorset's Jurassic Coast. This short walk includes some uphill walking but the path is good and well graded.
Cameley and Hinton Blewett from Litton
Departure from Litton (Somerset)
This Somerset walk takes you through unspoilt countryside sheletered beneath the slopes of the Mendip Hills. The route includes tracks, footpaths and quiet country lanes.
From Milton Lilbourne to Easton Royal and on the Downs to Giant's Grave
Departure from Milton Lilbourne (Wiltshire)
Across field tracks to Easton Royal, then up onto the Downs and along to Giant's Grave prehistoric long barrow with wonderful views across Pewsey Vale before returning to Milton Lilbourne
Milton Lilbourne scenic downland towards Pewsey
Departure from Milton Lilbourne (Wiltshire)
Along the downs past Giant's Grave to drop down to Pewsey, then return across fields via Kepnal and Fyfield to Milton Lilbourne.
Osmington Bay
Departure from Osmington (Dorset)
A hilly walk with fantastic views over Osmington Bay starting from the pretty village of Osmington. Not suitable for children as parts of the walk are along public roads with a few road crossings.
From Stanton Prior via Burnett, Compton Dando and Marksbury.
Departure from Marksbury (Bath and North East Somerset)
Reasonably lengthy walk of nearly 8 miles, to test your navigation skills, but offering lovely open views of the Somerset countryside.
Pewsey Downs from Wootton Rivers
Departure from Wootton Rivers (Wiltshire)
This Wiltshire walk climbs onto the Pewsey Downs from where there are excellent views across the Vale of Pewsey. The route uses a number of national trails before returning along the towpath of the Kennet and Avon Canal and offers a range of scenery from rolling downs to the open aspect of the Vale of Pewsey.
Country and town, starting at Lansdown P&R to Bath Abbey
Departure from Charlcombe (Bath and North East Somerset)
This is a circular country and town walk, starting at Bath’s - Lansdown Park and Ride. The first part is along the Cotswold Way, the second is a walk-through of the Georgian City of Bath, calling at the Royal Crescent, the Circus and finishing at the Bath Abbey. Return to Lansdown P&R is by bus.
Burbage to Martinsell Hill via Wootton Rivers
Departure from Burbage (Wiltshire)
A scenic walk. Beautiful in late spring. Including woodland, fields and downland.
Tottenham Estate and Savernake Forest from Burbage
Departure from Burbage (Wiltshire)
A walk on a lane to Durley then across the Tottenham House Estate to St Katherine's. Then onto Savernake Forest. Fine views and beautiful Savernake Forest.
Burbage to Graftons, Wilton and Crofton Beam Engines
Departure from Burbage (Wiltshire)
A lovely walk across fields and through pretty villages and passing Wilton Water. Seeing Crofton Beam Engines before returning along the Kennet and Avon Canal.
From Burbage follow Lover to Savernake and Kennet and Avon Canal
Departure from Burbage (Wiltshire)
A lovely varied circular walk taking in part of Savernake Forest and Kennet and Avon Canal.
Burbage to Great Bedwyn via Durley and St Kathryn's
Departure from Burbage (Wiltshire)
This circular walk takes in parkland, woodland, pretty villages, especially Great Bedwyn, which has various facilities. Returning on the Kennet and Avon Canal past the famous Crofton Beam Engines dating back to 1812 and still operational some summer season weekends.
Along River Chew, Pensford and Hunstrete Lake from Compton Dando
Departure from Compton Dando (Bath and North East Somerset)
This circular walk explores paths around Compton Dando using sections of Two Rivers Way and Three Peaks Walk. You will walk along River Chew, also go across Lord's and Common Woods by Hunstrete Lake.
More walks in Donhead St. Andrew
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- Alvediston
- Ansty
- Ashmore
- Berwick St. John
- Berwick St. Leonard
- Blandford Forum
- Bowerchalke
- Boyton
- Brixton Deverill
- Broad Chalke
- Cann
- Chalbury
- Chettle
- Chicklade
- Child Okeford
- Chilmark
- Compton Abbas
- Compton Chamberlayne
- Crichel
- Dinton
- Donhead St. Mary
- Durweston
- East Knoyle
- East Orchard
- East Stour
- Ebbesborne Wake
- Farnham
- Fonthill Bishop
- Fonthill Gifford
- Fontmell Magna
- Fovant
- Gillingham
- Gussage All Saints
- Gussage St. Michael
- Hammoon
- Hanford
- Hindon
- Horton
- Iwerne Courtney or Shroton
- Iwerne Minster
- Iwerne Stepleton
- Kingston Deverill
- Longbridge Deverill
- Maiden Bradley with Yarnfield
- Manston
- Margaret Marsh
- Melbury Abbas
- Mere
- Motcombe
- Okeford Fitzpaine
- Pimperne
- Sedgehill and Semley
- Shaftesbury
- Sherrington
- Shillingstone
- Sixpenny Handley and Pentridge
- Steeple Langford
- Stockton
- Stour Provost
- Stourpaine
- Sutton Mandeville
- Sutton Veny
- Sutton Waldron
- Swallowcliffe
- Tarrant Gunville
- Tarrant Hinton
- Tarrant Launceston
- Tarrant Monkton
- Teffont
- Tisbury
- Todber
- Tollard Royal
- Turnworth
- West Knoyle
- West Orchard
- West Tisbury
- Wimborne St. Giles
- Woodlands
- Wylye