29th December 2015.
Walking Distance 7.6 miles
Description
The route is shorter than some but involves climbing Hambledon Hill, Hod Hill and Okeford Hill.
Starting from Shroton you climb Hambledon Hill along a track to reach the triangulation point. Hear you can see the main earthworks of Hambledon Hill to the right and Okefod Hill straight ahead. We take the left path which leads to a barn where you turn left down a steep path to reach the Child Okeford Road.
Crossing the road you then climb Hod Hill taking the path leading to the right about half way up. This leads you to the 'entrance' to the earthworks which you can follow round until you meet the path which leads down to Stourpaine at the opposite corner.
At the bottom of the path there is a pretty stream which you can follow to the village and get a good lunch at the White Horse. Past the church a footpath leads under the old railway line and then over the River Stour to Durweston Mill. From here a minor road leads up to the village of Durweston.
On the other side of the main road a footpath leads up through fields and woods to The Folly farm. Soon after that a track leads left into Blandford Forest and there a number of paths that will take you back to Okeford Hill.
Public Transport
The X10 runs between Okeford Fitzpaine and Blandford. The X9 runs between Blandford and Shroton.
Map
Downloadable Trails.
GPX files can downloaded and used in GPS units and Smartphone GPS apps. You can also download open it in www.bikehike.co.uk on bing maps to view on an OS map.
This may
open in Google maps for viewing. A down arrow on the top left of the map should
allow you to download the file. You can then open it in Google Earth and do a
'flying tour'
Profile
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| Looking back to Shroton from Hambledon Hill |
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| Earthworks on Hamledon Hill with The Blackmore Vale beyond. |
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| Looking across the Blackmore Vale. Hamledon Hill on the right and Okeford Hill on the Left |
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