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      • About The Walking Moonraker
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Tag: Dorset Walks

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

Burton Bradstock to West Bexington

updated on 2 September 202430 April 2020By Fred

Description:This circular walk follows the South West Coastal path along the western end of Chesil Beach between Burton Bradstock and West Bexington before heading in land on minor roads through…

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Dorset, Self Guided Walks, South West
Burton Bradstock, Dorset Walks, South West Coastal Path, West Bexington

A Circuit from Melplash to Powerstock

updated on 2 September 202429 April 2020By Fred

Description:This 6.9 mile (11.1 km) circular walk from Melplash follows country lanes and footpaths through rural West Dorset.  A section of the route follows the Ant Trail and goes through…

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Dorset, Self Guided Walks, South West
Dorset Walks, Half Moon Inn, Melplash, Powerstock

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  • Guided Walk: 31st July 2025 – Broughton Down
  • Guided Walk: 8th August 2025 – Swallowcliffe & Sutton Down
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  • Guided Walk: 25th July 2025 – Chettle and Chase Woods
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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: 31st July 2025 – Broughton Down

  • Guided Walk: 8th August 2025 – Swallowcliffe & Sutton Down

  • Guided Walk: 14th August 2025 – Winterslow and Firsdown

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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