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  • Guided Walks
    • About Fred the Walking Moonraker
    • Guided Walks Overview
    • Guided Walks – Dates
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    • About
      • About The Walking Moonraker
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Category: Dorset

A Roman Road and Ancient Droves from Martin Down

updated on 2 September 202422 October 2020By Fred

Description:This 19.8 mile /31.8 km circular walk from Martin Down follows tracks and the Ackling Ditch Roman Road, visiting attractive Dorset villages on the eastern edge of Cranborne Chase.  Sections…

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Dorset, Self Guided Walks, South West
Cranborne Chase Walks, Dorset Walks, Martin Down Nature Reserve

Cranborne Common from Martin Down

updated on 2 September 20243 October 2020By Fred

Description:This 18.9 mile (30.4km) circular walk crosses Martin Down and Pentridge Hill before following a track into Cranborne.  From Cranborne it follows a bridleway to reach woodland at Pistle Down,…

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Dorset, Self Guided Walks, South West
Cranborne Common, Martin Down Nature Reserve, The Hardy Way, Tidpit Common Down

A Walk Around Dottery and Allington Hill

updated on 2 September 202413 May 2020By Fred

Description:This 6 mile (9.6km) circular walk from Bridport follows footpaths and quiet country lanes. Sections of this route follow minor roads, these are not devoid of traffic so care needs…

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Dorset, Self Guided Walks, South West
Dorset Walks, Hardy Way, Monarchs Way

Burton Bradstock from Bridport

updated on 2 September 202413 May 2020By Fred

Description:This 7.6 mile (12.2km) circular walk from Bridport follows footpaths and quiet country lanes to the south and east of Bridport.  Along the way it passes through West Bay and…

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Dorset, Self Guided Walks, South West
Dorset Walks, Hardy Way, Monarchs Way

Eype Down from Bridport

updated on 2 September 202411 May 2020By Fred

Description:This 9 mile (14.5km) circular walk from Bridport follows footpaths and quiet country lanes. There are far reaching views especially from Eype Down. The route returns to Bridport via West…

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Dorset, Self Guided Walks, South West
Dorset Walks, Eype Down, Hardy Way, Monarchs Way, West Bay

Country Lanes to the North of Bridport

updated on 2 September 20245 May 2020By Fred

Description:This 6.1 mile (9.8km) circular walk from Bridport follows footpaths and quiet country lanes. Along the way it visits the attractive village of Symondsbury.  Sections of this route follow minor…

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Dorset, Self Guided Walks, South West
Dorset Walks, Hardy Way, Ilchester Arms, Monarchs Way, Symonsbury

Lambert’s Castle and Coney’s Castle

updated on 2 September 20244 May 2020By Fred

Description:This 3.4 mile (5.5km) circular walk visits the ancient hill forts of Lamberts Castle and Coney’s Castle. The route includes a section of the Wessex Ridgeway Trail along a quiet…

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Dorset, Self Guided Walks, South West
Coney's Castle, Dorset Walks, Lambert's Castle, Wessex Ridgeway Trail

Godlingston Heath and Newton Heath

updated on 2 September 20242 May 2020By Fred

Description:This 8.1 mile (13km) circular walk crosses heathland on the Isle of Purbeck and visits the historic Ower Quay Walk Grade:Easy/Moderate Distance:8.1 miles / 13km Time:2.45 - 3.15 hours Parking:This…

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Dorset, Self Guided Walks, South West
Dorset Walks, Poole Harbour Trail, Purbeck Hills Walks

Exploring Forest and Heath Land from Affpuddle

updated on 2 September 202430 April 2020By Fred

Description:This 6.5-mile (10.5km) circular walk heads through forestry commission land and areas of heath.  On the way it passes the tank training grounds at Bovington Camp and the memorial to…

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Dorset, Self Guided Walks, South West
Affpuddle, Bovington Camp, Dorset Walks, T.E Lawrence

On the Purbeck Way from Corfe Castle

updated on 2 September 202430 April 2020By Fred

Description:This 7.4 mile (11.9km) circular walk from Corfe Castle follows the Purbeck way along the ridge to the east of the village before returning along footpaths at the base of…

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Dorset, Self Guided Walks, South West
Corfe Castle, Dorset Walks, Purbeck Hills Walks, Purbeck Way

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Guided Walks Overview

I am now offering guided walks covering a range of distances to suit the capabilities of all walking enthusiasts. Short…

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Guided Walks

  • Guided Walk: 27th March 2025 – Ackling Dyke and Gussage Hill

  • Guided Walk: 28th March 2025 – Hound Wood and Bentley Wood

  • Guided Walk: 7th March 2025 – Fovant Badges

About Fred the Walking Moonraker

Fred, also known as the Walking Moonraker, has a passion for walking and being out in the countryside.  Having been born in the small Wiltshire village where he still lives he is a “Moonraker”, a term used for natives of the County. For a number of years Fred has maintained this site to provide details of Self Guided Walks, but…

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